Navy Point topographic map

Pensacola features a diverse topography characterized primarily by its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the sheltered Pensacola Bay. The terrain gently slopes upward from the waterfront, resulting in a gradual elevation that provides natural protection against storm surges, making it somewhat less…

Average elevation: 69 ft

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 69 ft

Average elevation: 92 ft

Average elevation: 102 ft

Average elevation: 10 ft

Average elevation: 115 ft

West Pensacola is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) west of downtown Pensacola. The elevation of the CDP is 76 feet above sea level.

Average elevation: 66 ft

Average elevation: 43 ft

Average elevation: 82 ft

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 69 ft

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that at which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 69 ft

Average elevation: 85 ft

Average elevation: 102 ft

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that at which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 69 ft

Average elevation: 52 ft

Average elevation: 43 ft

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that at which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 69 ft