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1990 Map of Smith Creek

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Smith Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Ochlockonee River forms a complex, shifting boundary between Wakulla and Liberty Counties, anchoring a landscape dominated by the Apalachicola National Forest. This 1990 edition reveals a geography defined by river landings and wetland bays, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to timber and water transport. Settlements like Smith Creek and the small clearing at Jewel appear alongside cultural landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and a nearby Cem.

The presence of numerous landings, including Upper Langston Landing, Blazed Pine Landing, and Big River Landing, suggests the historical importance of river access before modern road networks were fully established. Hikers can trace the route of the Florida National Scenic Trail as it winds through the forest, passing features like Porter Lake and the edges of the Bradwell Bay Wilderness. The terrain is punctuated by distinct swampy depressions known as "bays," such as Preachers Bay and Stallion Bay, which dictate the local drainage patterns into the many branches of the Ochlockonee.