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1970 Map of Lillian

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lillian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lillian sits at a strategic crossing point where the Lillian Bridge spans the waters between Baldwin County, Alabama, and Escambia County, Florida. This coastal landscape is defined by the convergence of the Perdido River and Blackwater River as they flow into Perdido Bay. The geography is a complex network of waterways like Caney Bayou and Alligator Bayou, separated by the dense Lillian Swamp.

Evidence of long-term human presence is found at the Indian Mound near the river fork and the Old Spanish Cem further south. Modern development is visible in the residential pockets of Perdido Heights and Paradise Beach. Along the southern shore, the U S Naval Reservation Bronson Field features specialized infrastructure including Seaplane Ramps, reflecting the area's mid-century military importance.