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1953 Map of Daphne

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Daphne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mobile Bay defines the western edge of this coastal survey, where the bluffs of Baldwin County meet the water at landmarks like Ragged Point and Red Bluff. The shoreline is dotted with established communities and social hubs, ranging from the Fairhope Yacht Club and the Municipal Wharf to the southern reaches of Magnolia Beach. Significant educational institutions are present, including the Baldwin Co Training Sch and Jeanes Sch, which served as critical centers for the local community during this era.

Inland development follows the contours of the land, carved by Yancey Branch and Fly Creek. Notable cultural markers like the Jackson Oak and the Gulf Coast Experiment Sta indicate a landscape balancing historic preservation with agricultural research. Smaller settlements such as Tatumville and Houstonville appear alongside more developed centers like Daphne and Fairhope, illustrating the mid-century residential expansion along the Eastern Shore.