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1940 Map of Mobile

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Mobile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The port of Mobile serves as the focal point for this pre-war survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the convergence of the Mobile River and the sprawling Mobile Bay. The urban core is densely detailed, featuring major educational and religious institutions such as Spring Hill College and the Visitation Convent. Significant infrastructure of the era is visible, including the Cochrane Bridge and the Mobile River Tunnel, linking the city to Pinto Island and Blakeley Island.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a network of small settlements and family-named landmarks like Cottage Hill, Spring Hill, and Theodore. The industrial and maritime character of the Gulf Coast is evident in the presence of the Alabama State Docks RR and the Quarantine Sta on Sand Island. From the Bienville Reservoir to the Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club along the Dog River, the map captures the balance between municipal growth and the surrounding tidal wetlands.