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1958 Map of Little Dauphin Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Mobile Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the maritime activity of the late 1950s is meticulously recorded through deep-water navigation aids and intricate shoreline features. The Mobile Ship Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway intersect in these waters, defining the commercial shipping routes of the era. On the southern edge, the burgeoning community of Dauphin Island is visible, featuring the Dauphin Island Bridge (Toll) and the dedicated space of Bienville park.

Historic land use is evidenced by Indian Mound Park and the settlement at Alabama Port on Mon Louis Island. The complex hydrology of the Mississippi Sound entrance is mapped through several tidal openings, including Pass aux Herons, Pass Drury, and Confederate Pass. These waterways surround Little Dauphin Island, providing a detailed look at the estuarine environment before significant modern coastal development altered these shorelines.