1982 Map of St. Joseph Point

About this map

St Joseph Peninsula State Park dominates this 1982 orthophotomap, showing the narrow coastal barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and St Joseph Bay. The map integrates aerial photography with bathymetric data, detailing the underwater topography of the bay and the fluctuating shoreline at St Joseph Pt. Significant navigational and environmental features are visible, including the deep pocket of Shark Hole and various spoil areas. Marine facilities and landmarks like Eagle Harbor, multiple Boat Ramps, and a labeled Dump Site reflect the human activity and management of this coastal preserve during the early 1980s. The survey captures a dynamic environment where the landscape is marked by an Area subject to frequent change, illustrating the constant shift of sands along the Florida panhandle.