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1955 Map of Snipe Island

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Snipe Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The coastal marshlands of the Florida Big Bend are meticulously detailed in this mid-1950s study, where the Jefferson and Taylor line meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling wetlands of the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge and a complex network of tidal waterways. Significant river systems like the Aucilla River and the Econfina River terminate here, creating a labyrinth of creeks and sloughs such as Snipe Island Cr and Smokehouse Creek.

Evidence of local maritime activity is visible at Econfina Landing, serving as a rare point of access to the winding river system. The map captures a transitional coastline of named points and hammocks, including Gamble Point and Green Point, alongside landforms like Snipe Island and Possum Gap Island. The intricate hydrography, featuring Double Sloughs and Big Bayou, illustrates the natural drainage patterns of Apalachee Bay before extensive modern development altered the region's character.