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2012 Map of Sopchoppy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The coastal community of Panacea and the riverside settlement of Rock Landing anchor this 2012 survey of the Florida Gulf Coast. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Sopchoppy River as it approaches its confluence with the Ochlockonee River, creating a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets such as Dickerson Bay and Levy Bay. This era of the mapping reflects a balance between rural coastal homesteads and organized recreation, seen in the proximity of Panacea Park to the surrounding wilderness areas of Otter Lake and Alligator Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family lineages through landmarks like Grimes Cem and Simmons Cem, or locate smaller, established inland communities including Ashmore, Medart, and Buckhorn. The road network, including names like Lawhon Mill Rd and Friendship Church Rd, provides evidence of the area's agricultural and social foundations. The map also documents the diverse hydrology of the region, from the interior Lake Ellen to the marshes surrounding Thorns Island.