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1980 Map of The Basin

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of The Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Mound Island dominates this 1980s landscape, a complex fluvial environment where the Mobile River and Tensaw River branch into an intricate network of secondary channels like Middle River and Lizard Bayou. This region is defined by its watery transit history and early colonial sites, specifically the Fort Louis Historical Marker situated near Twentyseven Mile Bluff.

The presence of the Shipes Canal and various claypits suggests localized industrial use amidst the swampy terrain. The central marshy area known as The Basin is fed by numerous smaller water bodies, including Negro Lake and Alligator Lake. Transportation through this delta is largely restricted to the waterways, save for the prominent span of I-65 crossing the river system, which provided modern access to these traditional fishing and trapping grounds.