2018 Map of Youngstown

About this map

Youngstown and the surrounding pine lands of northern Bay County are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small drainages flowing toward the coast. The settlement at Nixon sits near the headwaters of Bear Creek, while the northern portion of Panama City begins to emerge along the lower margins of the sheet. The landscape is dominated by named wetlands such as Old Camp Four Swamp, Bearthick Swamp, and Green Bay Swamp, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Florida Panhandle before heavy modern development. These drainages, including Bird Pond Slough and Bayou George, shaped the placement of early roads like Scotts Ferry Rd and Happyville Rd. The map also captures the local topography of Crash Island and the meandering course of Juniper Cr, providing a detailed look at the rural interior just north of the coastal centers.