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1958 Map of Little Dauphin Island

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Little Dauphin Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Dauphin Island serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the established settlement meets the complex waterways of Mobile Bay. The landscape is defined by its maritime infrastructure, featuring the Dauphin Island Bridge (Toll) connecting Mon Louis Island to the mainland, and the intersecting paths of the Mobile Ship Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway. Local history is preserved at Indian Mound Park and a small Cem, reflecting both the natural and cultural heritage of the Gulf Coast.

Further north, Alabama Port anchors the shoreline where tidal passes such as Pass aux Herons and Big Pass Margaret separate Little Dauphin Island from the larger landmass. The presence of specialized sites like Bienville Water Park and Indian Mound Park indicates a mid-century community balancing residential life with environmental preservation and tourism. This map documents a period before modern shoreline changes, capturing the specific alignment of channels like Aloe Bay Channel and named points like Chugae Pt.