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1954 Map of Steinhatchee

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Steinhatchee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Steinhatchee serves as the primary coastal hub on this 1954 topographic survey, situated at the mouth of the Steinhatchee River where it meets Deadman Bay. This coastal landscape is dominated by tidal marshes and winding waterways such as Jack Creek and Salt Creek, illustrating the complex drainage of the Florida Big Bend. The survey captures the region during a period of managed conservation, with the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area and Jena Wildlife Management Area covering substantial portions of the shoreline and inland woods.

Evidence of local maritime activity is found at Dallus Creek Landing and the scattered Shell Reefs offshore. The topography transitions from the low-lying Pine Log Swamp to modest elevations along Hickory Ridge, while landmarks like Sand Point and Hardy Point define the southern shoreline of the bay. Researchers will find the early road network, including the predecessor to Route 361, providing access to these remote coastal points before modern development altered the Taylor and Dixie county line.