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2021 Map of Rock Bluff

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rock Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Apalachicola River carves a deep path through the panhandle, defining the border between Jackson, Gadsden, and Liberty counties. Along its eastern banks, the high bluffs of Torreya State Park dominate the landscape, featuring a network of recreation paths including the Weeping Ridge Trl and Torreya Trl. This area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes unusual for Florida, rising from the river lowlands up to Hickory Hill.

Small rural settlements such as Rock Bluff and Sweetwater are situated on the higher ground east of the river swamps. The map captures the complex drainage of the region, where numerous small creeks like Shoal Cr, Rock Cr, and Mule Br feed into the larger river system. Navigation and access are highlighted by the Apalachicola River Blueway Trl, emphasizing the river's enduring role for both transit and natural preservation.