1954 Map of Biloxi

About this map

The Mississippi Gulf Coast at the dawn of the 1950s reveals a region shaped by maritime geography and significant federal investment. Keesler Air Force Base dominates the eastern peninsula, while the Veterans Administration Center and the historic Beauvoir estate line the southern shore. The map illustrates the complex waterway system of the Back Bay of Biloxi, where the Tchoutacabouffa River and Biloxi River converge. Urban expansion is noted through purple revisions, showing the growth of D'Iberville and residential developments like Edgewater Park. Transportation relies on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Pops Ferry Bridge, which connect the mainland to the coastal strips. Small interior settlements such as Wool Market and St Martin provide a look at the rural character of the piney woods bordering the De Soto National Forest.