2014 Map of Isle aux Herbes

About this map

Isle aux Herbes dominates the eastern margin of this coastal Alabama survey, standing as a primary barrier between the Mississippi Sound and the open Gulf of Mexico. The map documents a fragile archipelago of low-lying islands and marshy points that define the southern reaches of Mobile County. To the north, the transition from open water to the mainland is marked by Point aux Pins and the small Isle aux Dames, which buffer the shallow waters of Sandy Bay and Grand Bay. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the sound highlights the ongoing importance of this maritime corridor for navigation and commerce. The western edge is defined by the Grande Batture Islands, illustrating a landscape shaped entirely by coastal processes and the shifting sands of the northern Gulf coast.