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1953 Map of Chickasaw

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Chickasaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and coastal waterways define the Mobile County landscape in the mid-1950s. The town of Chickasaw serves as a major hub, anchored by its Ship Yard and a Levee system protecting the developed areas near Chickasaw Creek. To the west and north, residential expansion is evident in North Mobile, Saraland, and Satsuma, connected by the Southern Railway and the Northern and Southern Railway.

Tracing the waterways eastward reveals a complex network of channels, including Gunnison Creek and Sara Bayou, which lead toward the Mobile River. These wetlands are dotted with islands like Robbers Island and Twelvemile Island, contrasting with the growing suburban grid. Local history is preserved in several sites such as Saraland Cem, Myers Cem, and the Park Cem near Whistler, while landmarks like the Radio Station (WABB) and a Drive-in Theater reflect the mid-century culture of the region.