2018 Map of Thousand Yard Bay

About this map

The Apalachicola National Forest dominates this section of the Florida Panhandle, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, sloughs, and bays. The Ochlockonee River winds through the eastern portion of the map, fed by numerous tributaries such as Swift Slough and Vause Br. This environment is characterized by large, shallow wetland depressions known locally as bays, including the namesake Thousand Yard Bay, Long Bay, and Gum Bay. These features suggest a terrain that has historically dictated a sparse settlement pattern, with human activity limited primarily to timber management and outdoor recreation. A few established routes, such as Co Rd 67 and Roberts Landing Rd, provide access through the forest to the river, while numerous forest roads like National Forest Rd and Pine Logging Rd weave between the creeks and lakes.