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1943 Map of St. Joseph Spit
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1943 Map of St. Joseph Spit

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

St Joseph Spit dominates this coastal survey, appearing as a narrow, shifting landform of Sand Dunes separating the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the sheltered reaches of St Joseph Bay. Topographer L. J. Daigre recorded the area's physical state during the height of the second World War, documenting a landscape where the interface of sand and sea was the primary feature. The map highlights the localized hydrography of Pig Bayou, which cuts into the spit and creates a complex shoreline of inlets and tidal flats. This 1943 record captures the spit before mid-century changes, showing the natural accumulation of sand and the primitive barrier island system of the Florida Panhandle in its raw, undeveloped state.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.44 x 19.92 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain