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1944 Map of Wilmer
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1944 Map of Wilmer

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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The Escatappa River defines the borderlands of the Alabama-Mississippi state line in this mid-century survey, winding through a landscape of creek-fed timberlands and rural crossroads. The settlement of Wilmer serves as a central hub, while the surrounding area is punctuated by community markers such as Moffet Sch and Macedonia Ch. To the southeast, the village of Semmes shows its early footprint near the Semmes Cem, situated before the significant suburban expansion of later decades. The drainage patterns of Puppy Creek and Big Creek illustrate the natural hydrology that dictated early road placement and settlement patterns. Notable landmarks like the Luce Fire Tower and Garrison Fire Tower highlight the importance of forest management in the Mobile County backcountry during the early 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.83 x 19.85 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain