Loading map...

2018 Map of Lillian

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lillian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lillian sits at the critical maritime junction where the Perdido River opens into the expansive waters of Perdido Bay, marking the coastal boundary between Alabama and Florida. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by its intricate wetlands and bayous, including the dense Lillian Swamp and Juniper Swamp to the north. The area's aviation history is represented by the presence of Shields Airport and Ban Farm Airport, while local genealogy is anchored by the Gilley Memorial Cem near the upper reaches of Narrow Gap Creek.

Transport and recreation are central to the community's layout, with the Lillian Bridge serving as the primary link across the bay to Perdido Heights and Paradise Beach. The map also captures several family-named points and inlets along the shoreline, such as Suarez Point, Chogrin Point, and Cummings Point, which illustrate the long-standing human connection to these coastal waters and the various small drainages like Manuel Bayou and Soldier Creek.