1983 Map of Stiggings Lake

About this map

Ft Stoddard and the site of Old Ft Stoddard Mt Vernon Landing anchor this 1983 survey of the complex riverine landscape where the Mobile and Tensaw rivers diverge. The area is defined by a dense network of sloughs and cutoffs, including Minnow Slough and Little Slough, which create a mosaic of islands such as Aikin Island and Fisher Island. This map reveals the historical layering of the region, from the ancient Indian Mound near Mound Creek to the mid-century community infrastructure of Mt Olive Ch, Pine Grove Ch, and Belsaw Sch. The reliance on water transport is evident through numerous river access points like Meathers Landing and Bryant Landing, showing how the swampy terrain between Mobile River and Tensaw River remained largely inaccessible by road, save for a few private tracks.