1982 Map of West Bay

About this map

West Bay and Woodville anchor this 1982 orthophotomap, which illustrates the intricate interface between the Florida Panhandle's pine forests and the tidal marshes of the West Bay coastline. The landscape is defined by a dense network of blackwater drainages, including the meandering Crooked Creek and Burnt Mill Creek. This edition is particularly notable for its bathymetric data, showing the underwater contours of the bay's floor alongside the Intracoastal Waterway as it passes beneath a Drawbridge. Evidence of local utility and landmarks appear in the form of a Lookout Tower and a rural Cemetery near the settlement. The topographic and bathymetric details reveal a geography dominated by named points like Coon Point and Breakfast Point, illustrating how the coastal environment dictated early transportation and settlement patterns along these Florida shores.