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2015 Map of Southport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

North Bay dominates the southern landscape of this coastal survey, where the saltwater reaches inland through a complex network of inlets. The shoreline is defined by numerous named features such as Warren Bayou, Sheephead Bayou, and Fannin Bayou, reflecting the intricate geography of the Florida Panhandle. Further south, the urban layout of Lynn Haven appears with a structured grid of streets, including Florida Ave and Alabama Ave, contrasting with the more dispersed settlements of Southport and Vicksburg to the north.

Evidence of the region's low-lying coastal ecology is visible at Cedar Hammock, situated between the bay and the open Gulf of Mexico. Local transportation is anchored by the North Bridge, which links the populated points of the southern shore to the more rural north. The map also traces the winding course of Burnt Mill Creek as it feeds into the larger bay system, illustrating the connection between the inland pine woods and the Gulf coast.