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1997 Map of Hurricane

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Hurricane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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The dense labyrinth of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta State Wildlife Management Area dominates this coastal landscape, where the Mobile River and Tensaw River fracture into a complex network of bayous and lakes. Near the eastern bluffs, the map records the historic footprint of the Civil War Trenches, situated close to the Blakely Sch and Magnolia Ch. This intersection of military history and early settlement is further marked by family and community landmarks like Wilkins Cem and St Marys Ch.

The river-dependent economy of the late 20th century is evident in the numerous landings such as Perkins Landing and Steam Mill Landing. Away from the wetlands of Gravine Island, the terrain rises toward Stony Hill, providing a distinct contrast to the tidal marsh of Chuckfee Bay and Grand Bay. The presence of Ortiz Siding and the Mobile Corporate Boundary reflects the expansion of regional infrastructure into the delta's edge.