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1943 Map of West Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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St Vincent Island dominates the southern half of this coastal survey, defined by its intricate network of waterways including Big Bayou, Buck Bayou, and the long sweep of Mallard Slough. To the north, the mainland transition begins at Green Point, where the landscape shifts from the open waters of Apalachicola Bay and St Vincent Sound to the marshy lowlands surrounding the Apalachicola River.

Transportation and infrastructure of the early 1940s are centered on the Apalachicola Northern railroad and the Apalachicola Airport, which stands as a prominent landmark near the City of Apalachicola boundary. Small settlements like Tilton and Nine Mile anchor the inland areas, while the P and R Ranch suggests the local land use of the era. The map captures a critical point of maritime and riverine confluence, showing Turtle Harbor and the West Pass before significant modern development altered the Gulf coastline.