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1970 Map of Ward Basin

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Ward Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Blackwater Bay and the sprawling delta of the Yellow River dominate this coastal Santa Rosa County landscape during the late twentieth century. Much of the southern territory is occupied by the expansive Eglin Air Force Base, while the Yellow River Marsh Aquatic Preserve protects the complex network of bayous and sloughs, including Rattlesnake Bayou and Goggle-eye Lake. Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Hickory Hammock Cem and Williams Memorial Cem, reflecting the area's rural roots.

The transition from river-based transport to modern infrastructure is evident in sites like Faulks Ferry Landing and Broxson Landing, which sit alongside more modern additions such as the Lookout Tower and U S Naval Reservation Santa Rosa Field. The map details a shifting shoreline at Petersen Pt and the Tidal Flat, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Florida panhandle's estuarine environments.