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1953 Map of Hollingers Island

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hollingers Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Mobile Bay defines the eastern shoreline of this 1953 revision, where the infrastructure of the Brookley Air Force Base transitions into the residential and recreational landscapes of South Brookley. The map details a complex coastal geography where Dog River and its many tributaries, such as Halls Mill Creek and Robinson Bayou, create a network of marshes and inlets. Social hubs like the Alba Club, Mobile Yacht Club, and the Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club underscore the area's mid-century identity as a waterfront retreat.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established community anchors including Casher Cem, South Brookley Sch, and several houses of worship like Nazarene Ch and St Philips Ch. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the U S Government North Reservation and the industrial corridors of the Louisville and Nashville Road, providing a clear record of the region's mid-century military and transport importance.