2011 Map of Bridgehead

About this map

Fort McDermott and the surrounding fortifications at Spanish Fort dominate the eastern bluffs overlooking the vast river delta at the head of Mobile Bay. This landscape is defined by the complex transition from the uplands of Saluda Ridge to the intricate network of the Tensaw River, Apalachee River, and Blakeley River. In the early 21st century, residential expansion is evident in the development of Lake Forest and Park City, while the northern reaches maintain a connection to their past through sites like the Blakeley Cemetery and Saluda Hill Cemetery. The Cochrane Bridge serves as a critical transportation artery, spanning the delta where the Raft River and Big Bay John meet. This geography highlights the strategic importance of the high ground above the marshes, where landings such as Buzbee Landing and Live Oak Landing provide access to the river-and-bay economy.