1941 Map of Foley

Southward, the development of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is visible along the Gulf of Mexico, buffered by the Sand Dunes and the protected lands of Little Lakes State Park. To the west, the traditional fishing and maritime character of Bon Secour and Oaks is evident. Scattered country institutions, such as Pleasant View Ch and several rural schools including Little Rock Sch, highlight the era's community structure before the mid-century surge in coastal tourism changed the region's footprint.