"Survey for a Projected Canal Between Mobile and Pensacola Bays in Alabama and Florida", U.S. Government

An early examination of the region by Lt. W.C. Williams assisted by T.J. Lee, T. F. Drayton, C.W. Ward & H.C. Sill. The proposed route for the canal is traced from Bon Secour River (Mobile Bay) eastward to Pensacola Bay with terrific detail along the way. Locates and names Bay Lalande, Perdido River, Secour River, Inerarity Point, Garcon's Creek, Great Lagoon, Bayou Grande, Bayou Chico, Camp Clinch, and much more. Profiles of the several canals in the vicinity are shown at the upper left.

References: Claussen & Friis #26.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright white sheet, issued folding, with a hint of offsetting and some light toning along the top edge, away from map image.