2021 Map of Gulf Shores OE S

About this map

Gulf Shores occupies a narrow coastal strip in this recent 2021 topographic study, positioned between the expansive Gulf of Mexico and the protected waters of Little Lagoon. The map illustrates a dense grid of residential and commercial access points along the shoreline, centered on the primary thoroughfares of W Beach Blvd and E Beach Blvd. This late-date survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern development footprint of this Alabama resort community, highlighting the precise shoreline alignment and street-level layout including W Lagoon Ave and W 1st Ave. The composition of the landscape is defined by this thin barrier of land, where the transition from the lagoon to the open sea is managed by a strictly organized network of local roads and property boundaries.