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1980 Map of Orange Beach

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Orange Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Wolf Bay and the intricate network of surrounding bayous define this coastal Alabama landscape during a period of significant growth. The map illustrates the maritime character of Orange Beach and Caswell before the extensive modern high-rise development of later decades. Essential water routes like the Intracoastal Waterway and the Old Perdido River slice through the terrain, connecting the inland bay system to the Gulf Of Mexico via Perdido Pass.

Military and industrial presence is noted by the U S NAVAL RES Wolf Field and local excavations such as a Claypit and Sandpit. Genealogical markers are scattered across the quadrangle, including the Lay Cem near Miflin and residential pockets on Ono Island. From the protected waters of Arnica Bay to the exposed shoreline at Romar Beach, the map documents a transition from a quiet fishing and farming area into a regional recreational hub centered around Gulf State Park.