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Loading map...1942 Map of Fort Morgan
USGS Topo · Published 1948About this map
Fort Morgan and the Fort Gaines Ruins stand as sentinel landmarks at the mouth of Mobile Bay during the early 1940s. This coastal survey detail highlights the strategic importance of the entrance to the bay, where the U S Mil Res occupies the tip of Mobile Point. The maritime landscape is defined by shifting sands and navigational hazards, including the Pelican Island formation and the guiding presence of the Sand Island L H.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches
Editions of this 1942 Fort Morgan Map
3 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain