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1956 Map of Coden

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The coastal seafood and gardening traditions of Mobile County are evident in this mid-1950s survey of the Alabama shoreline. Bayou La Batre serves as a primary hub for maritime activity, while the famous Bellingrath Gardens are established along the banks of the Fowl River. The map shows a landscape defined by tidewater bayous and marshlands, including Bayou Jonas, Bayou Sullivan, and Bayou Como, all feeding into Portersville Bay. An Old Railroad Grade indicates changing transportation patterns in the region, formerly connecting remote coastal settlements like Coden and Delchamps to the interior. Interior life is centered around local institutions such as St Pauls Ch, Dixon Sch, and the community of Laurendine. The eastern edge of the map features Mon Louis Island, separated from the mainland by the narrow passage known simply as The Narrows.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.8 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain