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1954 Map of Deer Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Deer Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Deer Island and the surrounding coastal waters define this 1950s hydrographic study of the Mississippi coast. The map illustrates the maritime interface where Biloxi Bay meets the broader Mississippi Sound, with a focus on navigation and shoreline detail. The eastern edge reveals a network of coastal inlets including Grand Bayou, Ramsay Bayou, and Simmons Bayou, showing the complex drainage of the marshy lowlands before major modern development.

Of particular interest to maritime researchers is the alignment of the Intracoastal Waterway, noted with a Project Depth 12 Feet. The map captures the dividing line between Harrison and Jackson counties as it cuts across the open water, while offshore symbols like piles indicate man-made hazards or harbor structures essential for local vessel pilots and historians of the Gulf Coast shipping industry during the mid-century era.