1954 Map of Steinhatchee

About this map

The Steinhatchee River serves as the dividing line between Taylor and Dixie counties in this coastal survey, where the settlement of Steinhatchee sits at the river's mouth. The landscape is defined by the transition from terrestrial features like Hickory Ridge and the dense Pine Log Swamp into the intricate tidal marshlands of Deadman Bay. Along the Gulf of Mexico, a series of coastal landmarks including Little Grass Island, Rock Point, and Hardy Point mark the winding shoreline. Navigational details such as Spoil Banks, various Light markers, and a Platform indicate the maritime activity of the mid-1950s. Farther north, the isolated Dallus Creek Landing provides a specific point of reference for early water access. The map reveals a complex drainage network including Porpoise Creek, Jack Creek, and Howard Creek weaving through the swampy lowlands toward the Shell Reefs offshore.