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1957 Map of Dead Tiger Creek

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Dead Tiger Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Low-lying wetlands and complex drainage systems dominate this Hancock County landscape, where the southern portion is notably marked by the Mississippi Test Facility (NASA). This massive installation represents a mid-century shift in land use, contrasting with the rural, agrarian character of the surrounding terrain. Scattered community landmarks like Bienville Ch and Harmony Ch appear alongside signs of a changing population, including the Flattop Sch (Abandoned).

The hydrology of the area is exceptionally intricate, featuring broad swampy depressions such as Sam Farve Bay, Long Bay, and Double Bay. These water bodies are fed by numerous small tributaries including Dead Tiger Creek, Catahoula Creek, and Everett Branch. The naming of features like Pigeon Roost Branch and Wolf Branch reflects the local natural history and the importance of these waterways to the early residents of the coastal plain.