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1946 Map of Sumatra

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Sumatra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Sumatra and the small settlement of Bon Ami anchor this mid-century survey of the Florida panhandle. The landscape is defined by the dense wetlands of the Apalachicola National Forest, where the Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts a straight north-south line through the timber. Local hydrology is intricate, featuring the West Prong New River, Boatwright Lakes, and various drainage systems like Little Owl Creek and Hog Branch.

A notable landmark is the Sumatra Fire Tower, positioned to monitor the vast pine and swamp lands. The presence of a small Cem near the railroad line suggests a localized burial site for the surrounding community. The survey also captures the border between Liberty Co and Franklin Co, documenting the rural transition into the area known as Boggy Jordan during an era of significant timber and rail activity in northern Florida.