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1943 Map of West Pass

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of West Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

St Vincent Island dominates the southern reaches of this coastal survey, showcasing an intricate network of wetland features including Sheepshead Bayou, Big Bayou, and Mallard Slough. The island's geography is defined by extensive Sand Dunes along its eastern shore and the narrow West Pass at its southernmost tip. Across the waters of St Vincent Sound, the mainland portion reveals the infrastructure of the mid-century Florida panhandle, centered on the Apalachicola Airport and the eastern edge of the City of Apalachicola.

Transportation corridors like the Apalachicola Northern railroad and Route 98 connect the small settlements of Tilton and Nine Mile to the larger river system. The confluence of the Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay is a focal point of the map, featuring Turtle Harbor and the mouth of Scipio Creek. The presence of the P and R Ranch and scattered survey markers provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local land use in Franklin County during the wartime era.