1982 Map of Wetappo Creek

About this map

Wetappo Creek winds through the dense wetlands of Gulf County in this 1982 orthophotomap, which utilizes aerial photography to reveal the intricate hydraulic patterns of the Florida Panhandle. The landscape is defined by vast tracts of inundation, including Bill Swamp and Cerser Swamp, punctuated by elevated land masses such as Martin Island and the Jersey Islands. This specific survey captures the area during a period of transition, where natural drainages like Horseshoe Creek and Sandy Creek meet modern infrastructure. Human presence is marked by the distinct line of the Intracoastal Waterway in the southwest corner, alongside industrial features like a Sandpit and a remote Landing Strip. The map offers a clear view of the drainage network before further development, tracing small tributaries like Britt Branch and Wilburn Branch as they feed into the larger creek systems.