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1954 Map of Sprague Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sprague Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

St Marks National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape, where the St Marks River empties into Apalachee Bay. The 1954 topography reveals a complex network of tidal bayous and marshlands, including West Bayou, Africa Bayou, and Shine Cr. Human infrastructure is concentrated near the coast, notably the Lighthouse and the Coast Guard Station BM 7.

Maritime and conservation activities define the area, evidenced by the Refuge Headquarters and the Mound Lookout Tower. The map traces the historical Purchase Line crossing the marsh, while named features like Sprague Island, Gibbs Island, and Johns I provide anchor points for navigating the shifting waters of Kitchen Cove and Goose Creek Bay. The detailed hydrography shows numerous pools and creeks, such as Mounds Pool and Stony Bayou, essential for understanding the mid-century ecology of the Florida Gulf Coast.