1958 Map of Fort Morgan

About this map

Dauphin Island serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the eastern edge of the barrier island meets the Gulf of Mexico. This map illustrates the shoreline and local geography before later 20th-century developments, showing the relative isolation of Bienville Beach at the edge of the Alabama coast. The survey highlights the intersection of land and sea, reflecting the maritime character of the region during the late 1950s. While human settlements are concentrated on the island, the surrounding waters remain the dominant feature of this coastal landscape.