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2012 Map of Southport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The coastal geography of Bay County is defined here by the intricate finger-like extensions of West Bay and North Bay, where the shoreline is deeply indented by numerous waterways such as Warren Bayou, Fannin Bayou, and Alligator Bayou. In the early 21st century, the residential grid of Southport sits at the junction of several local routes, while the smaller settlement of Vicksburg is identified further inland near the Vicksburg Fire Tower.

Large portions of the northern landscape are preserved within the Point Washington WMA, illustrating the balance between conservation and the expanding road networks like Hwy-2302. The map details coastal points and crossings, from Mill Point to North Bridge, reflecting the water-dependent development patterns of the Florida Panhandle. Geographers and local historians can trace the transition from dense forest to established bayside communities through features like Cedar Hammock and the winding course of Burnt Mill Cr.