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1979 Map of Tallahassee

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Tallahassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Florida state capital Tallahassee serves as the focal point of this late 1970s regional study, anchored by a network of waterways including the Ochlockonee River and St Marks River. To the south and west, the vast expanse of the Apalachicola National Forest dominates the landscape, punctuated by small settlements such as Hosford, Telogia, and Sopchoppy. The coastal margin reveals the ecologically diverse St Marks National Wildlife Refuge where the river meets Apalachee Bay, nearby the historic site of Port Leon.

Transport routes of the era are clearly defined, featuring the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and Apalachicola Northern Railroad alongside the Tallahassee Municipal Airport. Notable water bodies such as Lake Talquin, Lake Jackson, and Lake Iamonia illustrate the lake-dense geography north of the city. For those researching local lineages, the map records numerous smaller communities like Woodville, Crawfordville, and Chaires, reflecting the rural character surrounding the urban center before the region's more recent expansion.