2018 Map of English Lookout

About this map

Pearlington and the surrounding marshlands of Hancock Co sit at the complex meeting point of the Pearl River delta and the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is a detailed network of tidal channels including Mulatto Bayou, Cowan Bayou, and John Kane Bayou, which navigate around landforms such as Browns Island and Hog Island. This 2018 survey reveals the infrastructure of the Intracoastal Waterway as it cuts through Lake Borgne, reflecting the area's continued importance for coastal navigation. On the eastern edge, the settlement of Ansley sits near Magnolia Ridge, while the historic site of English Lookout remains a point of interest on the river's edge. The map also documents several smaller landings and islands like Jackson Landing and Pearl River Island, which characterize the transitional terrain between the mainland and the open waters of the sound.