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2018 Map of The Basin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of The Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The sprawling delta environment where the Mobile River and Tensaw River diverge defines this landscape northeast of Creola. The area is a complex network of wetlands and waterways, featuring named points such as Gainesville Point and White Horse Point alongside the historical landmarks of Twentyfour Mile Bluff and Twentyone Mile Bluff. This 2018 survey reveals the intricate hydrography of the region, where the Middle River snakes between Mound Island and The Basin, a testament to the shifting alluvial geography of Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Local infrastructure and landmarks provide contrast to the river system, including the Mark Reynolds/North Mobile County Airport and the Smith Cem. Genealogists and historians may find interest in the scattered residential roads like Dan Churchman Rd and Meaher Rd that border the marshlands. From the quiet waters of Negro Lake to the junction at The T, the map details a region where river transport and local topography have long dictated settlement patterns.