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2015 Map of Sopchoppy

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sopchoppy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Sopchoppy River snakes southward through the wetlands of the Apalachicola National Forest, defining the transition from the pine flatwoods to the coastal estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape where freshwater systems like Buckhorn Cr and the Dead River meet tidal influences at Levy Bay. The town of Sopchoppy sits as a central hub, while the coastal community of Panacea anchors the southeastern corner, connected by a network of local roads such as Surf Rd and Dickson Bay Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks including Grimes Cem and Simmons Cem, alongside smaller settlements like Ashmore, Buckhorn, and Medart. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by numerous water bodies, ranging from the large Lake Ellen and Alligator Lake to the secluded Renfro Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of Wakulla County prior to modern development shifts.