1941 Map of Creola

About this map

Chickasaw Creek and its many tributaries, including Sara Bayou and Eight Mile Creek, dominate this landscape north of Mobile just before the mid-century industrial expansion. The settlement pattern is defined by several major rail lines, including the Southern Railway and the Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad, which served timber and agricultural interests across the lowlands. Local life is documented through numerous rural landmarks such as Starlight Sch, Oak Grove Ch, and the Mauvilla Cem. Near the confluence of the river systems, the presence of a Shipyard and the community of Chickasaw indicate the area's strategic importance to the regional maritime economy. This survey preserves the locations of early schools like East Chunchula Sch and Kushla Sch alongside topographic features like Hells Swamp and Sand Hill.