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1954 Map of Biloxi

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Biloxi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Keesler Air Force Base dominates the eastern shoreline of the Back Bay of Biloxi in this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military and institutional presence that shaped the coast during the early Cold War era. To the west, the Veterans Administration Center and the Southern Memorial Park sit near the gulf, while the historic Beauvoir estate remains a prominent landmark along the shore. The industrial and transit pulse of the region is centered on the Louisville and Nashville railroad line and the concentrated urban grid of Biloxi, featuring Central High Sch and the Lighthouse.

Away from the developed coast, the landscape transitions into the wooded reaches of the De Soto National Forest. The winding courses of the Tchoutacabouffa River and Biloxi River define the northern interior, connecting smaller settlements like Wool Market and Cedar Lake to the bay. Local maritime history is evident in the numerous named points and islands, such as Goat Island and Deer Island, and the critical connection provided by the Pops Ferry Bridge.