1941 Map of Daphne

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The Eastern Shore Boulevard traces the high bluffs of Baldwin County in this 1939 survey, revealing a landscape of coastal settlements and agricultural research stations before the era of modern suburban expansion. The community of Daphne serves as a primary hub, anchored by the State Teachers College and the Baldwin County Training School. Further south, the town of Fairhope is clearly defined by its grid of streets terminating at the Municipal Wharf, a vital link to maritime activity on Mobile Bay. Along the shore, smaller pockets of development like Montrose, Seacliff, and Magnolia Beach are punctuated by steep terrain such as Red Bluff. Inland, the Gulf Coast Experiment Station and rural landmarks like Lebanon Chapel and the Anna T Jeanes Sch indicate the region's historical reliance on both education and agricultural science.