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1945 Map of Smith Creek

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Smith Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Ochlockonee River defines the landscape of this 1940s survey, serving as the border between Liberty and Wakulla counties. This riverine environment is characterized by a series of landings and small oxbow lakes, including Blazed Pine Landing, Upper Langston Landing, and Big River Landing, which suggest a history of water-based transport and logging access. The interior is dominated by the Apalachicola National Forest, featuring many specialized water bodies such as Alligator Ponds, Whitehead Lake, and Frog Lake.

Human activity is concentrated at specific points like the Smith Creek Sch and the Jewell Firetower. Temporary or seasonal settlements are evidenced by Poplar Camp and East Camp in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The terrain transitions from swampy bays like Tin Top Bay and Stallion Bay to the elevation of Mt Elon, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Panhandle before significant modern development.