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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 horizon of this 1939 survey, framing a coastal landscape where tidal bayous and river forks define the pattern of settlement. Local life centers on the waterways, with the Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club, Alba Club, and Mobile Yacht Club marking the social and recreational importance of the shoreline. The transition from the mainland to Hollingers Island is traced by Cedar Point Road, which serves as the primary artery connecting the various small communities and gathering places.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family and community landmarks, including the Cashier Cem and several rural congregations such as New Hope Ch and St Philips Ch. The presence of Racetrack Sch and Hollingers Island Ch provides a clear view of the social geography of the area just before mid-century. The intricate network of Dog River and its tributaries like Moore Creek and Halls Mill Cr illustrates the maritime character of this part of Mobile County.