2018 Map of Isle aux Herbes

About this map

Isle aux Herbes and Terrapin Island dominate the eastern expanse of this coastal survey, where the marshy fringes of Mobile County meet the open water. This maritime landscape is defined by the transition between the Mississippi Sound to the south and the sheltered reaches of Grand Bay and Sandy Bay to the north. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the sound highlights the area's importance for regional navigation and commerce. To the west, the Grande Batture Islands and the projection of Point aux Pins illustrate the dynamic, shifting nature of Alabama’s shoreline. This 2018 record captures the coastal geography prior to significant further erosion, showing the specific orientation of barrier islands like Isle aux Dames against the vast Gulf of Mexico.