1990 Map of Sumatra

About this map

Sumatra and the small settlement of Bon Ami anchor this 1990 survey of the Florida panhandle's interior wetlands. Located along the boundary of Liberty and Franklin counties, the landscape is dominated by the dense hydrological network of the Apalachicola National Forest. The map documents a complex system of drainage and wetlands, including the Mud Swamp-New River Wilderness and the Black Creek Islands, where waterways like Bear Creek, Little Owl Creek, and Rowletts Creek weave through the forest floor. Local history and genealogy interests are centered on the Sumatra Cem and various landmark sites such as the Radio Tower and local Sandpit locations. The map illustrates the specialized land use of the era, where primitive 4 WD roads provide the primary access into the deep Mud Swamp and the Boggy Jordan area, highlighting the balance between rural settlement and protected wilderness.