2011 Map of Isle aux Herbes

About this map

Mississippi Sound dominates this coastal survey, where the barrier islands of Mobile County meet the open sea. The narrow, elongated profile of Isle aux Herbes stands as a primary landmark in the eastern portion of the map, buffered by smaller landforms such as Terrapin Island. Along the northern margins of the sound, the shoreline is defined by points and islands including Point aux Pins and Isle aux Dames. These features mark the transition between the sheltered waters of Grand Bay and the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico. The map documents a landscape of shifting sands and maritime geography, illustrating the coastal environment of Alabama's southern edge before the continued effects of modern erosion and tidal change.