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1944 Map of Tensaw

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Tensaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Alabama River bottomlands and the intricate delta of the Mobile River dominate this 1940s landscape, revealing a river-dependent economy and settlement pattern. The confluence of major waterways like the Tensaw River and Middle River created a complex network of islands, including Robinson Island, Aikin Island, and Bilbo Island. The presence of Indian Mound on the southern riverbanks and several landings like Davis Ldg and Silver Ldg point to centuries of human activity along these shifting channels.

Upland areas toward the east show established communities such as Stockton and Tensaw, connected by U.S. Route 15. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including the Lancaster Cem, Richardson Cem, and schools like Fleming Sch and Antioch Sch. Historic military sites, notably Ft Stoddard and the Ft Mimms Ch, anchor the area's frontier history near the river bluffs.