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1945 Map of Wewahitchka

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

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Wewahitchka sits at the heart of a complex riverine landscape during the mid-1940s, serving as a hub between the Apalachicola River and the Chipola River. The area is characterized by an intricate network of waterways including White Slough, Magnolia Slough, and Swift Slough, reflecting a region deeply tied to the water for transport and industry. Small settlements like Honeyville and Dalkeith line the primary north-south corridor, while the presence of Gaskins Still points to the local naval stores or turpentine production common in the Florida Panhandle during this era.

Waterborne commerce and local history are marked by numerous river access points such as Cockran Landing and Burgess Landing. The map reveals the early layout of Wewahitchka centered near Lake Alice and Lake Julia, with Fort Cem providing a grounded reference for genealogists. The vast wetland expanse of Fork Swamp Lakes and Sheep Islands illustrates the natural state of the Gulf County interior before modern drainage and development altered the terrain.