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1946 Map of Wilma

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Wilma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Liberty County, Florida, where the Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path through dense wetlands and timber stands. The small settlement at Wilma serves as a focal point, supported by a Ranger Sta and the Wilma Fire Tower, indicating the region's heavy reliance on forest management and the timber industry during the 1940s.

Remote outposts and small clearings such as Jensen Place, Nixon Garden, and Central City are scattered across the terrain, connected by crossings like Brushy Crossing and Burnt Bridge. The intricate hydrology of the Florida Panhandle is evident in the numerous named wetlands, including Devils Old Field Swamp, Whitehead Swamp, and the broad expanse of Thomas Bay. These features reveal a landscape shaped by water and wood, where tiny railroad stops like Vilas and Kern provided critical links to the outside world.