2018 Map of Snipe Island

About this map

Snipe Island and the surrounding coastal marshlands of Taylor Co and Jefferson Co define this transition from Florida’s wooded interior to the shallow reaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is dominated by tidal creeks and river mouths, including the discharge of the Aucilla River and the Econfina River. These waterways are flanked by numerous named points such as Gamble Point and Green Point, marking a porous shoreline where the Gulf meets the mainland. Inland, the map reveals a network of primitive access routes like Snipe Island Grade and Mossy Hammock Grade that penetrate the wetlands. The presence of Double Sloughs and Big Bayou highlights the complex hydrology of this tidal environment, while Possum Gap Island sits as a distinct landmark within the coastal estuary system.