2015 Map of Cat Island

About this map

Cat Island remains a distinctive t-shaped barrier landmass within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, positioned where the Mississippi Sound meets the Gulf of Mexico. The island's geography is defined by a series of narrow sand extensions including North Point, Middle Spit, and the elongated South Spit. A significant elevation is found at the Great Sand Hill on the eastern shore, a prominent landmark for maritime navigation near Raccoon Swash. The map also delineates the state boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana, which cuts through the open waters of the Cat Island Channel and Chandeleur Sound. Coastal features like Smugglers Cove and Goodscotch Point suggest a long history of seafaring activity and local nomenclature along this protected coastline.