2024 Map of Redbay

About this map

Redbay sits as a central settlement in this Florida panhandle landscape, where the shifting waters of the Choctawhatchee River define the eastern boundary with numerous oxbows and cutoffs. The terrain is characterized by distinct rises such as McKinnon Hill and Mount Hammock, which overlook a complex network of wetlands and ponds including Endless Lake and Lassiter Lake. Local genealogy and heritage are deeply rooted here, evidenced by several family and community burial grounds like the Sam Story Burial Site, Batson Family Cem, and Jenkins Family Cem. The southern portion of the quadrangle features the Battle Ground Forks and the winding path of the Florida National Scenic Trl, which follows the contours of Seven Runs and Black Creek. This modern survey highlights how historical settlement patterns remain anchored to the elevated ridges and creek valleys above the river's floodplains.