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1956 Map of Bellefontaine, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Bellefontaine

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Mon Louis Island dominates this mid-century coastal survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding waters of the Fowl River and the expansive Mobile Bay. Along the western shoreline, small coastal settlements such as Bellefontaine, Sunny Cove, and Mon Louis are connected by the north-south artery of Cedar Point Road. The map reveals a transitional economy where established family names and landmarks like Bayleys Corner and Smithport sit alongside industrial features like the deep-water Mobile Ship Channel. An Old Railroad Grade cutting through the marshlands toward Pt Judith provides evidence of former transport routes no longer in active rail service by the 1950s. The interior is a intricate network of waterways, including Bayou Austin and Bayou Whitehouse, which served as critical drainage and navigation points for the residents of Faustinas and nearby fishing communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain