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1945 Map of Wetappo Creek

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Wetappo Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Wetappo Creek and its complex network of tributaries define this low-lying Gulf County landscape as it appeared during the mid-1940s. The area is dominated by extensive wetland systems, including Bill Swamp to the north and the sprawling Brushy Creek Swamp to the south. A notable human footprint in this saturated environment is the Wetappo Side Camp, situated along the winding course of the creek.

Transport and navigation are dictated by the terrain, with the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the southwestern corner of the sheet. Inland movement is facilitated by the Wetappo Road and Overstreet Road, which navigate between named island clusters such as the Jersey Islands and Martin Islands. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns of Alligator Creek and Wilburn Branch, illustrating the natural hydrological state of the Florida panhandle prior to modern coastal development.