1953 Map of Hurricane

About this map

Civil War Trenches line the bluffs overlooking the Mobile River delta, marking a landscape where military history and a complex riverine economy intersect. The terrain transitions sharply from the deep, swampy lowlands of Chuckfee Bay and Gravine Island to the elevated ground of Stony Hill. This 1953 revision documents a network of landings such as Perkins Landing and Sizemore Landing that served the local timber and river trade. Inland, the Louisville and Nashville railroad passes through Ortiz Siding, providing a vital transit link parallel to the delta. Local life is anchored by community landmarks like St Johns Ch, Magnolia Ch, and the Blakeley Sch, while several family burial grounds, including Miller Cem and Wilkins Cem, offer significant genealogical data for researchers. The map also captures the intricate maze of bayous, such as Big Bayou Canot and Alligator Bayou, which defined the delta's navigation and drainage patterns before modern alterations.