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1954 Map of Suwannee

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Suwannee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Suwannee River delta meets the Gulf of Mexico in this detailed 1954 topographic survey, revealing a complex labyrinth of salt marshes and tidal channels. The small settlement of Suwannee sits at the heart of this aquatic landscape, where the West Pass and Suwannee Pass guide vessels through the shifting shallows of Suwannee Sound. Along the eastern edge of the map, an Old Railroad Grade serves as a reminder of earlier terrestrial industry cutting through the dense timber of the California Swamp.

Nautical hazards and historical maritime activity are clearly marked, including a Sunken Wreck near Boiler Gap and numerous Daybeacons protecting navigation toward Halfmoon Reef. The map tracks a multitude of named islands and tidal creeks, such as Bumblebee Creek, Bradford Island, and Hog Island, illustrating the intricate geography of the Dixie and Levy county line before modern development altered the Florida Gulf Coast shoreline.