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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Gulf Shores, Alabama

Explore 16 historic maps of Gulf Shores from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gulf Shores's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Gulf Shores's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Gulf Shores, AL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Bon Secour
    1921 Map of Bon Secour
    1921 Bon Secour
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of rail-connected towns and untouched shorelines. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Ft. Morgan and Summerdale RR and find quiet coastal outposts like Josephine P.O. and Bon Secour.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1921 Map of Point Clear
    1921 Map of Point Clear
    1921 Point Clear
    1921 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of Mobile Bay and its tidal inlets are captured here in the years following the Great War. Researchers can trace early coastal settlements like Point Clear, find family names at Seymours Bluff, and locate the historic Dixie Road corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Foley, 1964 Print
    1941 Map of Foley, 1964 Print
    1941 Foley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County in the early 1940s shows the working landscape of the Gulf before the era of major development. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville Railroad line, find local landmarks like Stone Quarry Bayou, and locate early community sites such as Miflin Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Weeks Bay, 1965 Print
    1941 Map of Weeks Bay, 1965 Print
    1941 Weeks Bay
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast at the start of the 1940s reveals a world of bayous, river landings, and quiet maritime settlements. Trace family roots and local history through landmarks like Magnolia Springs, the Confederate Rest Cem, and Springhill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Weeks Bay
    1943 Map of Weeks Bay
    1943 Weeks Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County's shoreline and river systems are captured here in the early 1940s, just as the coastal landscape was modernizing. Genealogists can trace family names and local sites at Confederate Rest Cem, Magnolia Springs, and McKenzie Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Foley
    1943 Map of Foley
    1943 Foley
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County in the early 1940s shows a landscape of rail-end farming hubs and quiet bayou settlements before the rise of modern tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Summerdale Cem, the Little Rock School, and the fishing village of Bon Secour.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Miflin
    1944 Map of Miflin
    1944 Miflin
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama and the Florida borderlands are captured here during the mid-forties, showing the quiet maritime life of the Gulf shore. Researchers can trace family-named points and old settlements like Josephine, Perdido Beach, and the Josephine School.
  22. 1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Pensacola
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast are seen here at the height of the Cold War, showcasing a unique mix of military aviation and emerging beach tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Corry Field, the lumber town of Bagdad, and the coastal reaches of Santa Rosa Island.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Pensacola
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast come alive in this late fifties survey of military aviation and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots in Bagdad, Loxley, and Milton while mapping the rails of the Louisville and Nashville.
  28. 1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Pensacola
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama's eastern shore are shown during a period of rapid military and coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Warrington, the Pensacola NAS (Chevalier), and the Blackwater River timber lands.
  31. 1978 Map of Pensacola, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Pensacola, 1980 Print
    1978 Pensacola
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the end of the 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by maritime industry and a heavy naval presence. Researchers can trace the development of Pensacola alongside quiet coastal hamlets like Magnolia Springs and the historic Fort Pickens State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1980 Map of Orange Beach
    1980 Map of Orange Beach
    1980 Orange Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama was entering a new era of development in the late seventies, centered on the waterways of Baldwin County. Local historians can trace the early layouts of Orange Beach, the residential expansion on Ono Island, and landmarks like Lay Cem or the U S Naval Res Wolf Field.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1980 Map of Bon Secour Bay
    1980 Map of Bon Secour Bay
    1980 Bon Secour Bay
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County is captured here in the late seventies, showing the vital maritime corridor where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the bay. Genealogists and local historians can locate Gasque, Shellbank Ch, and Miller Memorial Cem along the southern shore.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1980 Map of Gulf Shores
    1980 Map of Gulf Shores
    1980 Gulf Shores
    1980 Print · USGS
    Gulf Shores and the Baldwin County coast are captured here in 1980, showcasing a landscape of maritime industry and early tourism. Trace the development of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate local landmarks like Swift Sch and Jack Edwards Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1980 Map of Pine Beach
    1980 Map of Pine Beach
    1980 Pine Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast is captured here in the early eighties, showing the thin barrier peninsula between Little Lagoon and the sea. Researchers can trace the early development of Gulf Shores and find local landmarks like Gator Lake and Edith Hammock.
  46. 1994 Map of Orange Beach, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Orange Beach, 1998 Print
    1994 Orange Beach
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast in the mid-nineties shows the intricate meeting of bayou and beach before modern development peaked. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal settlements like Josephine, locate the Lay Cem, and explore the 1994 layout of Gulf State Park.
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