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2012 Map of Snipe Island

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Snipe Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Aucilla River and Econfina River define this coastal Taylor County landscape, flowing through a complex network of marshes and tidal creeks into Apalachee Bay. Along the northern edge, the settlement of Mandalay serves as a terrestrial anchor, while Econfina Landing provides a critical point of access to the water farther east. The coastal margin is defined by a series of family-named landmarks and geographic points including Cabell Point, Gamble Point, and Green Point.

Deep in the wetlands, features like Snipe Island and Mossy Hammock rise above the surrounding sloughs and bayous, illustrating the traditional topography of the Florida Panhandle's Gulf coast. The map meticulously documents the intricate waterways such as Smokehouse Cr, Rose Cr, and Snipe Cr, which have historically shaped local navigation and fishing patterns. This 2012 survey captures the area's undeveloped character, where the transition from road-accessible high ground at Mandalay to the open Gulf of Mexico is mediated by a labyrinth of islands like Possum Gap Island and Long Point.