1960 Map of Tallahassee

About this map

Tallahassee stands as the inland focal point of this regional study, which bridges the panhandle of Florida and southwestern Georgia during the mid-century. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage systems of the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, feeding into the Gulf of Mexico. Along the coast, the Cold War military presence is prominent with Tyndall Air Force Base and the Mine Defense Laboratory (U.S. Navy) situated near Panama City. Significant conservation lands, including the Apalachicola National Forest and the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge, preserve the wetlands and timberlands that historically drove the local economy. Regional connectivity is illustrated by the Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville and Nashville railroads, which link interior agricultural hubs like Marianna, Bainbridge, and Thomasville to the coastal ports.