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1956 Map of Villa Tasso, 1966 Print
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1956 Map of Villa Tasso

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Eglin Air Force Base dominates the northern landscape, where military operations define the geography of the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a unique period of mid-century coastal development, showing the transition from the established community of Valparaiso to the emerging fishing and tourism hub of Destin on the southern peninsula. Between these points, the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay are segmented by extensive military restricted zones, including areas labeled for Danger Unexploded Bombs, reflecting the intense Cold War-era utility of the Panhandle coast. Along the narrow strip of Moreno Point, a string of coastal lakes such as Stewart Lake and Fuller Lake sit just behind the dunes near Topsail Hill, while the interior remains sparsely settled with small outposts like Postil and Dixon. This record captures the precise moment before the Florida Emerald Coast underwent the massive residential expansion that would eventually link these scattered settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain