1958 Map of Fort Morgan

About this map

The entrance to Mobile Bay is dominated by the historic fortifications at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, which stand guard over the Main Ship Channel. This 1958 survey, updated with 1980s aerial data, illustrates the navigational complexities of the pass where the Gulf Of Mexico meets the bay. On Dauphin Island, residential streets like Iberville DR and Hernando ST appear alongside coastal features like Alligator Lake and Oleander Pond. To the south, the shifting sands of the archipelago are represented by Pelican Island and Sand Island, the latter of which features the Sand Island Lighthouse. Maritime activity is evident through the designated Cable Area, various piles, and a specific Anchorage For Explosives located east of Mobile Point. A Landing Strip on the Fort Morgan peninsula highlights the dual military and civilian utility of this strategic coastal reach.