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1956 Map of Point Clear

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Point Clear
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mobile Bay defines the western edge of this coastal survey, where the shoreline is punctuated by historic landing sites and small communities. The map captures a period of growth along Eastern Shore Boulevard, connecting established settlements like Battles Wharf and Great Point Clear. Further inland, the terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems such as Caldwell Swamp and Ghost Head Swamp, which feed into the bay.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of the Confederate Rest Cem and Twin Beach Cem, alongside community centers like Bethel Ch. The map also illustrates the early infrastructure of the Fairhope Municipal Airport and the leisure grounds of the Lakewood Country Club, reflecting the mid-century transition from a purely agricultural and maritime economy toward residential development and recreation.