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1953 Map of Stapleton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Stapleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Stapleton sits at the northern end of this mid-century survey, defined by the intersection of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and major regional transit lines. The map documents a landscape transitioning from rural agriculture and timber to modern infrastructure, centered on the historic Spanish Trail and its more modern counterpart. Further south, the Greek-founded settlement of Malbis appears alongside the Malbis Cem, reflecting the unique cultural heritage of this part of Baldwin County.

Local history is grounded in the numerous small communities and landmarks that dot the area, including Bromley and Steelwood. Waterways like Fish River and Bay Minette Creek provide natural boundaries for a series of family-named cemeteries and educational sites, such as the Durant Cem and Turkey Branch Sch. The presence of the Simerly Lookout Tower underscores the importance of forestry in the region's mid-century economy.