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1955 Map of Rock Islands

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Rock Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Rock Islands and the tidal marshlands of the Florida Gulf Coast dominate this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the complex transition where the Fenholloway River and Henderson River meet the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal edge is dotted with named points and islands, including Rock Point, Stake Point, and Big Grassy Island, which sit amidst a network of Oyster Bars.

An Old Railroad Grade cutting through the northeast corner suggests the area's history of coastal transport or timber extraction, contrasting with the otherwise undeveloped wetlands. Small offshore features like Bird Rock and isolated platforms indicate the navigational and maritime character of these waters. The map effectively captures the intricate shoreline of Taylor County before extensive modern development, preserving the original courses of drainages like Pinhook Creek.