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2018 Map of Smith Creek

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Smith Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Ochlockonee River defines the central spine of this landscape as it meanders through the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest. This 2018 survey captures the interface of Liberty and Wakulla Counties, centered on the small settlement of Smith Creek. The area is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, including named "bays" such as Bradwell Bay, Tin Top Bay, Stallion Bay, and Preachers Bay. These features represent the low-lying, often inundated swamp forests typical of the Florida Panhandle's coastal plain.

Modern recreation and forest management are evident throughout the quadrangle, with the Florida National Scenic Trail threading through the woods and connecting points like Porter Lake and Whitehead Lake. A dense system of forestry roads, such as National Forest Rd 107 and FH-13 National Forest Rd, provides access to the interior. Significant water bodies including Highlog Lake and Frog Lake dot the terrain, which is otherwise drained by numerous small tributaries like Gully Branch and Arbor Bush Br.