Old Maps of Perdido Beach, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Perdido Beach with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Perdido Beach has changed over the decades.


Perdido Beach, 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

  2. 1921 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1921 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1921 Fort Barrancas
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama coast at the start of the 1920s reveals a landscape defined by naval history and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the military layout of Ft. Barrancas, locate Pensacola Light, and find vanished streets in Woolsey.

  3. 1941 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1941 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1941 Fort Barrancas
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida and Alabama meet at the Perdido River during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of bayous, naval aviation, and growing bayside towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Millview, Fort Barrancas, and schools like Oakfield Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1943 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1943 Map of Fort Barrancas
    1943 Fort Barrancas
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands at Perdido Bay come alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of coastal swamps and growing Pensacola suburbs. Researchers can trace the grounds of Fort Barrancas, locate Oakfield Sch, or find family roots near Millview and Seminole.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1944 Map of Perdido Bay South
    1944 Map of Perdido Bay South
    1944 Perdido Bay South
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands at Perdido Bay were a complex of waterways and barrier islands during the 1940s. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace old coastal landmarks like the Pontoon Swing Bridge, Perdido Beach, and the Old River.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 1970 Map of Perdido Bay, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Perdido Bay, 1971 Print
    1970 Perdido Bay
    1971 Print · USGS
    Perdido Bay and the surrounding coastal reaches of Florida and Alabama are shown here during the early seventies. Researchers can trace the development of beachside communities like Seaglades and Gulf Beach or locate early marinas such as Holiday Harbor Marina.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1994 Map of Perdido Bay
    1994 Map of Perdido Bay
    1994 Perdido Bay
    1994 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida and Alabama meet at Perdido Bay in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape of growing beach communities and protected seashores. Trace local landmarks like the Holiday Harbor Marina, the residential blocks of Gulf Beach, and the wild expanses of Rabbit Island.

  16. 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.

  17. 2011 Map of Orange Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Orange Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Orange Beach
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Foley, Gulf Shores, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Perdido Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Perdido Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Perdido Bay
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Chanticleer, Gulf Beach Heights, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Orange Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Orange Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Orange Beach
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Foley, Gulf Shores, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Perdido Bay, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Perdido Bay, 2015 Print
    2015 Perdido Bay
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Chanticleer, Gulf Beach Heights, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Orange Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Orange Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Orange Beach
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Foley, Gulf Shores, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Perdido Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Perdido Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Perdido Bay
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Chanticleer, Gulf Beach Heights, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Perdido Bay, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Perdido Bay, 2021 Print
    2021 Perdido Bay
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Chanticleer, Gulf Beach Heights, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Orange Beach, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Orange Beach, 2021 Print
    2021 Orange Beach
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Foley, Gulf Shores, and other nearby areas

  25. 2024 Map of Perdido Bay, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Perdido Bay, 2024 Print
    2024 Perdido Bay
    2024 Print · USGS
    Covers Perdido Beach, including Chanticleer, Gulf Beach Heights, and other nearby areas

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