1982 Map of Deer Park

About this map

Deer Park stands as the central hub of this South Alabama landscape, situated along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The settlement pattern is defined by a series of small rural communities and family-associated landmarks, including Weldy Ch, New Light Ch, and Shiloh Ch, each with adjacent cemeteries that provide significant value for genealogical research. The natural topography is shaped by the Escatawpa River and its numerous tributaries such as Yellowhouse Branch and Beech Branch. To the south, the map details the northern outskirts of Citronelle, where the presence of multiple Oil Wells indicates the region's industrial activity. Significant terrain features like Big Sand Hill and Dwight Hill rise above the river valley, while scattered Sandpits point to local extractive industries near the Washington Co and Mobile Co boundary.