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1941 Map of Foley

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Foley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Foley and Summerdale serve as the primary hubs for Baldwin County agricultural and transport activity on the eve of World War II. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad runs a north-south line through the heart of these communities, terminating just south of Foley. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic network of Wolf Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, where the mainland transitions into the barrier island features of Gulf State Park.

Local infrastructure and community life are well-documented, from the Oak Airport west of Foley to rural landmarks like Pleasant View Church and several community schools. Tracing the coastline reveals a series of maritime settlements including Orange Beach and Caswell, alongside natural features like Oyster Bay and the Bon Secour River. The survey also captures the border between Alabama and Florida at Perdido Bay, showing the early road networks of the Sibley Holmes Trail and Dixie Road.