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1954 Map of Biloxi

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Biloxi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is captured here during a period of significant mid-century expansion, centered on the urban core of Biloxi and the sprawling military presence at Keesler Air Force Base. The map documents the intricate coastline where the Back Bay of Biloxi meets the Mississippi Sound, with the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor serving as the primary land artery connecting established settlements like Ocean Springs and Edgewater Park.

Beyond the developed shoreline, the survey reveals a transition into the southern reaches of the De Soto National Forest, where the Tchoutacabouffa River winds through lower-lying terrain near Wool Market. Notable landmarks of the era include the historic Beauvoir estate, the Veterans Admin Center, and several coastal islands such as Deer Island and Goat Island, which remained largely undeveloped despite the rapid growth of the nearby city and shipyards.