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1957 Map of St. Elmo

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of St. Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The coastal plains of Mobile County are defined by a network of dendritic drainages and small rural crossroads in this mid-century portrait of the region. The settlement of St Elmo anchors the southern portion of the sheet, situated along the historic Old Pascagoula Road. To the north, the community of Dawes and the Dawes-Union Sch reflect the importance of local centers for education and fellowship, alongside modest houses of worship like Union Ch and Providence Ch.

Water plays a critical role in the landscape, with Miller Creek, Turkey Creek, and Jackson Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of later 20th-century growth is visible through revised markings, such as the appearance of several trailer parks and the St Elmo Landing Strip. This map provides a clear view of the area's transition from a strictly agricultural or timber-focused landscape toward more varied residential and infrastructure uses, including the Idle Hour Airport.