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1939 Map of Daphne

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Daphne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Mobile Bay defines the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the eastern shoreline transitions from the steep Red Bluff down to the sandy stretches of Magnolia Beach. The settlement pattern in 1939 reveals a string of established communities along the waterfront and the Eastern Shore Boulevard, including the growing town of Fairhope and the village of Daphne. Education and civic institutions are prominent, with the State Teachers College and the Baldwin County Training School serving the region.

Institutional landmarks like the Loyola Catholic Home and the Gulf Coast Experiment Station suggest a diverse economy of social services and agricultural research. Further south, smaller neighborhoods like Volanta and Tatumville cluster near the coast, while Lebanon Chapel and Concordia Ch anchor the interior. The presence of the Municipal Wharf at Fairhope underscores the importance of maritime access before the massive expansion of modern bridge infrastructure across the bay.