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1990 Map of Woods

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Woods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Apalachicola National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape in Liberty County, revealing a complex network of wetlands and drainage patterns. The hydrology of the region is defined by distinct "bays" or swampy depressions, such as Soldier Pond Bay, Buggar Bay, and Washington Bay, which feed into larger systems like the New River and Telogia Creek. Historical land use is suggested by features like the Johnson Mill Branch and a localized Sandpit, indicating early industry and resource extraction within the pine flatwoods.

Small settlements and river crossings provide a human dimension to the map, including the community of Woods and the descriptive Smokehouse Crossing. Recreation and accessibility are marked by the Scenic Trail and Loop Trail, which navigate around named water bodies like Camel Pond and Half Open Pond. This survey reflects the region's character as a managed wilderness, where natural features like Memory Island and Sheep Island stand out amidst the pervasive swamp and creek drainages.