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1945 Map of Thousand Yard Bay

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Thousand Yard Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-1940s landscape, characterized by the intricate wetlands and drainage systems of Liberty County. The winding Ochlockonee River forms a significant natural boundary, its path defined by numerous tributaries including Bevell Branch and Vause Branch. The topography is defined by distinctive flatwater basins, most notably Thousand Yard Bay and Gum Bay, which illustrate the unique hydrological patterns of the Florida Panhandle's interior.

Evidence of local river-based commerce and settlement is anchored at Roberts Landing, located along the river's eastern bends. The map details the transition between counties, showing the intersections where Wakulla and Liberty Counties meet, as well as the southern boundary shared by Liberty and Franklin Counties. Numerous watercourses like Juniper Creek and Log Creek weave through the forest, marking a period before major modern infrastructure altered these natural drainage patterns.