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1982 Map of St Joseph Point

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of St Joseph Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

St. Joseph Peninsula dominates this coastal orthophotomap, showing the narrow barrier landform as it appeared in the early 1980s. The map integrates aerial imagery with bathymetric data, detailing the complex shoals and shifting sands around St. Joseph Pt. and the inner waters of St. Joseph Bay. The preservation of the northern tip is noted through the St. Joseph Peninsula State Park designation, a stark contrast to the industrial maritime activity indicated by the Entrance Channel and several designated Spoil Areas.

Navigational priorities are evident in the marking of the North Channel (to Port St. Joe) and various Boat Ramps near Eagle Harbor. The map provides a precise look at the underwater topography of Shark Hole and the Gulf of Mexico, including a massive Dump Site offshore. These details illustrate the tension between natural conservation and the engineering required to maintain access to nearby ports.