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1941 Map of Fort Barrancas

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

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Perdido River and Perdido Bay form a sprawling liquid border between Alabama and Florida in this 1941 survey, updated in 1953. The landscape is defined by the military and maritime presence of the Gulf Coast, anchored by the historic Fort Barrancas and the aviation activity at Corry Field. Inland, the settlement pattern shows the growth of suburbs like West Pensacola, Brownsville, and Myrtle Grove, while more rural outposts like Seminole and Lillian dot the western banks across the water.

Transportation networks of the era are clearly visible, including the Old Spanish Trail and the tracks of the L & N RR and ST L & S F RR. Coastal geography is detailed through numerous bays and points, such as Tarkiln Bay and Inerarity Point, while the narrow Santa Rosa Island protects the entrance to Big Lagoon. For researchers, the presence of localized landmarks like Oakfield Sch and Klondike Ch provides specific anchors for mid-century family history.