1945 Map of St. Teresa

About this map

St Teresa sits along the northern edge of Alligator Harbor, serving as a coastal outpost at a time when much of the surrounding Franklin and Wakulla County line remained undeveloped wetlands and coastal marshes. This mid-century survey illustrates the intricate drainage systems of the Ochlockonee River, where the Sopchoppy River and the Dead River converge near Thorn Island and Grass Island. The northern reach is dominated by the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge, preserving a complex landscape of hammocks and lakes including Corn Landing Lake and Halfway Lake. Further south, the protective barrier of Peninsula Point separates the calm harbor from the open Gulf of Mexico, terminating at the distinct Southwest Cape. The map records the early alignment of State Road 10 and U.S. 319 as they navigate the tidal creeks and low-lying points like Simmons Point and Turkey Point.