1945 Map of White City

About this map

White City stands as a small hub of activity in this 1940s landscape, situated at the intersection of a major highway and the Intracoastal Waterway. This area in Gulf County reflects a period when the regional economy was deeply tied to the surrounding wetlands and timber industry, evidenced by the presence of a Logging RR that cuts through the dense eastern swamps toward Cypress Creek. To the west, the Gulf Co Canal branches off from the waterway, highlighting the importance of navigational engineering in these coastal lowlands. Elevated above the marshy terrain, the St Joe Fire Tower provides a fixed landmark north of the settlement, serving as a critical point for forest management and monitoring during the mid-twentieth century.