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1943 Map of Robertsdale

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Robertsdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Robertsdale and Silverhill anchor the southwestern corner of this inland Alabama landscape, where the Louisville and Nashville Railroad cuts a straight path toward Loxley. This mid-century survey reveals a rural economy transitioning from early industry to established agriculture, evidenced by the presence of a Turpentine Camp in the northern hills alongside a growing network of country schools like Blackwater Sch and Elsanor Sch.

The eastern half of the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Styx River and its numerous tributaries, including Cowpen Creek and Bellefontaine Creek. Local community life is documented through scattered landmarks such as Bethel Chapel, Brewton Chapel, and Rock Creek Cem. Notable infrastructure of the era includes the Steel Bridge crossing the Styx and the Chandler Fire Tower, which stood watch over the expansive pine forests of Baldwin County.