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.

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 [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Garcon Point (Florida)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Garcon Point Water Management Area". Northwest Florida Water Management District. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  3. ↑ . USA.com http://www.usa.com/garcon-point-fl.htm. Retrieved 13 December 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)

Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 87°05′09″W / 30.4764°N 87.0858°W / 30.4764; -87.0858

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