1970 Map of South of Holley

About this map

Santa Rosa Island stretches across the northern portion of this survey, serving as the primary barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the protected waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Compiled from 1969 and 1970 data with later revisions, the map emphasizes the natural littoral environment of the Florida coast. The landscape is defined by extensive Sand Dunes and shifting Tidal Flats, illustrating the narrow, sandy profile of the island before significant modern development. This coastal strip also marks the jurisdictional boundary between Santa Rosa Co and Escambia Co, making it a valuable document for tracing historical county lines and shoreline changes in the Panhandle region during the late twentieth century.