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1953 Map of Hurricane

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Civil War Trenches line the eastern bluffs overlooking the vast delta system where the Mobile River and Tensaw River converge. This 1953 survey captures a landscape defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous bayous and lakes like Lizard Lake and Chuckfee Bay. The settlement at Hurricane and several river landings, such as Perkins Landing and Sizemore Landing, reflect a river-and-rail economy anchored by the Louisville and Nashville railroad crossing. On the higher ground to the east, the social fabric of the era is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Miller Cem, Blakely Sch, and several rural churches. The presence of military earthworks along the ridge provides a tangible link to 19th-century history within a mid-20th-century topographic context.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain