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2015 Map of Spring Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Spring Creek and the surrounding marshlands of Apalachee Bay dominate this coastal survey, where the labyrinthine network of tidal creeks meets the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by its transition from dense wetlands to a fragmented archipelago of hammocks and islands, including Piney Island, Mashes Island, and the distinctive Live Oak Island. Local maritime life and residential clusters are centered around points of access like Shell Point and the remote settlement at Wakulla Beach.

Evidence of local heritage is preserved in the Smith Cem and Debra Nell Cem, while the Florida National Scenic Trail winds through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The intricate drainage patterns of Purify Creek, Walker Cr, and Shepherd Spring Creek illustrate the fragile hydrology of the Big Bend region. The presence of numerous named islands such as Alligator Island and Porter Island indicates a coast shaped by shifting tides and historic family or geographic landmarks.