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1950 Map of Redbay

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Redbay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Redbay sits at the center of this 1950 topographical study, a community defined by its proximity to the winding Choctawhatchee River. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies, including Endless Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and the evocative Dismal Big Cypress Swamp. This map captures the region before extensive modernization, showing the original riverine navigation points like Story Landing and the river-bend settlement at Oaks Bend.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites such as Redbay Cem, Dead River Cem, and Antioch Cem. The topography is marked by several named elevations, including Big Hill and Hogan Hill, providing a clear picture of the varying terrain that shaped early Walton and Washington County settlements. The map also delineates the Tallahassee Base Line, an essential marker for early Florida surveying and land claims.