Join Free
1944 Map of Southport, 1960 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1944 Map of Southport

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

North Bay and West Bay dominate the southern landscape of this 1943 survey, where intricate tidal fingers like Warren Bayou, Newman Bayou, and Fanning Bayou reach deep into the piney flatlands of Bay County. The settlement of Southport sits at the head of the bay, while the developing streets of Lynn Haven appear at the southern edge, including the Lynn Haven Golf Course. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and hammocks, such as Cedar Hammock, interspersed with significant drainage systems like Burnt Mill Creek. Inland, the small community of Vicksburg is marked by the Vicksburg Fire Tower, a critical landmark for monitoring the surrounding timberlands during this era. The map captures a coastal transition where established water-based transport was being supplemented by early road networks, shown just before the significant postwar growth of the Florida panhandle.

Find a feature on this map

21 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.2 inches

Editions of this 1944 Southport Map

Historical Maps of Lynn Haven Through Time

135 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain