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1941 Map of Bay Minette

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Bay Minette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bay Minette serves as the focal point for this survey of the northern Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways including the Tensaw River, Mobile River, and Middle River. The map illustrates the region's heavy reliance on both water and rail transportation just before mid-century, with the Louisville & Nashville RR cutting through the terrain and stopping at points like Ortiz Siding. The riverfront is dotted with named points of interest for local history, such as Twentyseven Mile Bluff and Willow Point, while the interior shows established rural communities connected by the historic Nashville Road.

Social and industrial infrastructure of the early 1940s is well-documented, from the Tensaw Mill and the Ben May Fire Tower to localized educational centers like Hurricane Sch and Whitehouse Sch. Smaller settlements such as Douglasville, Stockton, and Whitehouse Forks appear alongside several rural churches, including New Hope Ch and Magnolia Ch, providing a detailed look at the settlement patterns of Baldwin County during this era.