1953 Map of Daphne

About this map

Mobile Bay defines the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the Eastern Shore of Alabama underwent significant expansion in the mid-20th century. Purple photorevision tints highlight the growth of Fairhope and Daphne, showing the transition from established bayfront settlements to more dense suburban patterns. The map documents an active community infrastructure including the Baldwin Co Training Sch, Fairhope High Sch, and the Gulf Coast Experiment Sta. Marine activity is centered around the Municipal Wharf and the Fairhope Yacht Club, while smaller enclaves like Montrose and Seacliff dot the bluffs. Inland, the rural character persists along the Belforest Road, where agricultural research and local schools served the growing Baldwin County population near the Blakeley River Bar.