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2012 Map of Bay Saint Louis

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bay Saint Louis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saint Louis Bay dominates this coastal landscape, separating the developed shorelines of Bay Saint Louis and Pass Christian Isles during the early 21st century. The map illustrates the region's recovery and modern infrastructure, centered on the expansive Bay Saint Louis Bridge that reconnects the two peninsulas. Residential growth is evident in communities like Timber Ridge and near the Diamondhead Marina, while recreational facilities such as the Casino Magic Recreational Vehicle Park and Francis McDonald Stadium reflect the area's maritime and community character.

Waterways like the Wolf River and Bayou Portage feed into the bay, defining a complex estuarine environment. Significant coastal markers including Henderson Point, Cowand Point, and Grassy Point help orient navigators through the shallow waters, which lead southward toward the Gulf of Mexico and the submerged Square Handkerchief Shoal. Local landmarks like the Garden of Memory Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.