1953 Map of Spring Hill

About this map

Spring Hill College serves as a prominent landmark in this mid-century portrait of western Mobile, where suburban growth began to push into the surrounding pine hills. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of several key coastal streams, including Threemile Creek, Twelvemile Creek, and Eslava Creek, which carve through the terrain between established neighborhoods like Orchard and Cottage Hill. This era shows the critical infrastructure supporting the city's expansion, from the Mobile Waterworks and Bienville Reservoir to the aviation footprint at Bates Field.