1943 Map of Foley

About this map

Foley and the surrounding Baldwin County landscape are documented here just before the mid-century boom, showing a region defined by its connection to the Gulf and the Louisville and Nashville RR Trail. The map details the intricate coastal geography where Wolf Bay, Arnica Bay, and Bay La Launch meet the Intracoastal Waterway. To the north, the agricultural and timber character of the era is evident in the layout of Summerdale and Elberta, with numerous small schools like Miflin Sch and community landmarks such as Pleasant View Ch serving the rural population. Along the coastline, Gulf State Park and the burgeoning settlements of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach appear alongside the expansive sand dunes, marking the early footprint of Alabama's coastal tourism before the era of intensive development.