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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

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Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-1940s landscape, where the Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts a straight line through the wet pine flatwoods and cypress strands of Liberty County. Small interior settlements such as Wilma, Vilas, and Central City are positioned along this vital rail corridor, which served as the primary connection through the dense vegetation of Whitehead Swamp and Thomas Bay.

Operational infrastructure of the era is evident at the Ranger Sta and the Wilma Firetower, reflecting the active management of the forest's timber resources. The intricate network of waterways, including New River and New Creek, is dotted with local landmarks like Cliff Bridge and Carr Bridge, alongside numerous ponds and swamps such as Bill Dick Pond and Devils Old Field Swamp. These labels provide specific geographic anchors for researchers tracing the early industrial and natural history of the Florida panhandle.