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1940 Map of Hollingers Island

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Hollingers Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Mobile Bay dominates the eastern half of this 1939 survey, framing the complex coastal marshlands and developing residential pockets of Mobile County just before the mid-century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Dog River and its numerous tributaries, including Halls Mill Cr and Robinson Bayou. Social life along the western shore centers around established recreational landmarks like the Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club, Alba Club, and the Mobile Yacht Club, suggesting a community deeply tied to the water.

Inland, the settlement of Laurendine and the distinct geography of Hollingers Island are served by local institutions such as Hollingers Island Ch and the Racetrack Sch. The network of roads, including Cedar Point Road and Riverside Drive, traces the shoreline and connects scattered homesteads and churches like New Hope Ch and St Philips Ch, providing a detailed look at the area's rural and maritime character during the pre-war era.