2018 Map of Ward Basin

About this map

East Milton and the riverside settlement of Pine-Bluff sit at the confluence of the Yellow River and Weaver River systems as they drain into Blackwater Bay. The landscape is defined by the expansive wetlands and winding waterways of the Gulf of Mexico coastal plains, featuring numerous named lakes like Boiling Cr Lake and Stergan Lake. This area of Santa Rosa County supports significant aviation infrastructure, including the Santa Rosa Naval Outlying Field in the north and the Choctaw Naval Outlying Field to the south. Historically significant sites for genealogists include Welcome Cem, Friendship Cem, and Williams Memorial Cem located near Persimmon Hollow. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Eglin Air Force Base, showing the deep integration of military operations within the Florida panhandle's riverine environment.