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1946 Map of Wilma

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Wilma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of Liberty County, revealing a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and isolated outposts. The Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts a straight diagonal through the terrain, serving as the primary corridor for small settlements like Wilma and Vilas. These sites, along with the Ranger Sta and the prominent Wilma Firetower, highlight the area's importance to Florida's timber and forest management history during the 1940s.

The hydrology of the region is intricately mapped, featuring numerous named wetlands such as Devils Old Field Swamp and Whitehead Swamp. Navigation across these damp reaches relied on specific crossings like Brushy Crossing and Cliff Bridge. Local land-use history is further preserved through labels for smaller holdings like Jensen Place and Nixon Garden, providing valuable context for genealogists and researchers interested in the rural development of the Panhandle interior.