Fort Morgan stands at the tip of the Fort Morgan Peninsula, guarding the eastern entrance to Mobile Bay where it meets the Gulf of Mexico. This 2014 survey reveals a dynamic maritime landscape defined by shifting sands and critical navigation channels. To the west, across the Mobile Ship Channel, Dauphin Island features residential developments like Bienville Beach and Dauphin Beach, with streets such as Admiral Semmes Ave and Audubon St laid out near Pelican Point. The transit between these two landmasses is linked by the Moble Bay Ferry. The coastal geography is further shaped by a series of shoals and smaller islands, including Pelican Island, Sand Island, and the Sand Island Shoal. The map captures the complex hydrography of the area, detailing the Main Channel, Middle Channel, and the Swash Channel, illustrating the essential maritime routes for regional commerce.
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1921 · Point Clear
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Dauphin Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Delchamps
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Weeks Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Fort Morgan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Weeks Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000