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2021 Map of Snipe Island

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Snipe Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Aucilla River and its western cutoffs define the boundary between Jefferson and Taylor counties in this low-lying coastal landscape along the Gulf of Mexico. This environment is characterized by an intricate network of tidal creeks and marshes, where settlements like Snipe Island and Double Sloughs are tucked amidst the hydrologic maze. To the east, the Econfina River winds toward the coast, accompanied by the Econfina River State Park Trl, reflecting the region's preservation as a recreational and ecological corridor.

Transportation through this marshy terrain relies on a series of grades and unpaved roads, such as Snipe Island Gr and Mossy Hammock Grade. For maritime travelers, the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl skirts the shoreline, passing landmarks like Possum Gap Island and Gamble Point. The prevalence of named water bodies, from Smokehouse Creek to Cabbage Creek, underscores the dominance of the river-and-estuary system over the Florida coastline.