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2015 Map of Wewahitchka

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wewahitchka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Wewahitchka sits at the heart of a complex water system where the Chipola River and Apalachicola River meander through the Florida Panhandle. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of sloughs and cuts, including the Chipola Cutoff, Magnolia Slough, and Virginia Cut, illustrating the area's historical reliance on river navigation and swamp drainage. This 2015 survey shows a rural settlement pattern rooted in the timber and naval stores industries, evidenced by the location of Gaskins Still and smaller communities like Honeyville and Dalkeith.

Genealogists can identify family landmarks and burial sites such as Williamsburg Cem, Roberts Cem, and Robertson Cem, which are scattered among the waterways. Notable terrain features like Red Bull Island and Post Office Point reflect the local nomenclature of the river valley. The map traces the transition from natural wetlands to managed areas, seen in the presence of the Johnny Lawrence Ditch and numerous small lakes including Lake Alice, Lake Julia, and Lake Coma.