1981 Map of Bay Minette

About this map

The confluence of the Mobile River, Tensaw River, and Alabama River creates a complex network of waterways and islands at the head of Mobile Bay. This 1981 record captures the developing corridor between Bay Minette and the eastern shore, where towns like Daphne and Fairhope were growing alongside established agricultural centers. The landscape is defined by the delta's intricate geography, featuring landmarks such as Mound Island and Twenty-seven Mile Bluff, which hint at a long history of river-based commerce and habitation. To the east, the Perdido River marks the state line, while the Escambia River basin dominates the Florida side near Cantonment. Military aviation infrastructure is prominent across the region, indicated by several outlying fields such as OLF Silverhill US Navy and OLF Site 8A US Navy, serving the naval air stations of the Gulf Coast.