Garcon Point (Florida)
Garcon Point is a peninsula located south of Milton and directly across Escambia Bay from Pensacola.[1]
Roads[]
There are two major roads that link Garcon Point with the surrounding cities.
- Avalon Boulevard
- Garcon Point Road
Environment[]
The area is mostly marsh and swamp and contains mostly pine trees. It also serves as an important watershed, filtering water for the surrounding bays and their ecosystems.
Wildlife[]
Garcon Point contains at least 13 endangered and or threatened plant and animal species.
Some notable species are:
Nature Trails[]
There are some very notable nature and bike trails along the east coast of the peninsula. These trails, totaling 2.7 miles are maintained by the Florida Trail Association. [2]
Demographics[]
Population: 347 (2010)
Population Growth: -27.25% since 2006-2010
Population Density: 179.21/sq mi
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References[]
- ^ "Garcon Point (Florida)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "Garcon Point Water Management Area". Northwest Florida Water Management District. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ . USA.com http://www.usa.com/garcon-point-fl.htm. Retrieved 13 December 2015. Missing or empty
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Categories:
- Landforms of Santa Rosa County, Florida
- Peninsulas of Florida