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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 serves as the central artery through this swampy wilderness during the mid-1940s, defining the boundary between Wakulla Co and Liberty Co. This landscape is dominated by the Apalachicola National Forest, where the economy of the era is marked by remote outposts like East Camp and Poplar Camp. The river's winding course is punctuated by several historic landings, including Blazed Pine Landing and Big River Landing, which likely facilitated timber transport or local access in an era before extensive road networks.

Evidence of local habitation is concentrated at the Smith Creek Sch, providing a vital genealogical anchor for the region. The map also captures several distinctive bay and lake features like Preachers Bay and Whitehead Lake, along with the Jewel Fire Tower standing as a primary landmark for forest management. The presence of numerous named branches, such as Betsy Mill Creek and Bullock Branch, illustrates the complex hydrology of the Big Thick area.