2015 Map of Gautier North

About this map

Ocean Springs and Gautier anchor this coastal Mississippi landscape, where the intricate hydrology of the Gulf Coast is on full display. The northern half of the map is dominated by the meandering reaches of Old Fort Bayou and Bluff Creek, which feed into the W Pascagoula River along the eastern edge. Local history is preserved in small settlements and family landmarks such as Colle Field and Hilda, as well as the Taylor Cem located near the headwaters of Sioux Bayou. Residential development radiates from the core of Gautier through neighborhoods like Hickory Hills and Martin Bluff, while the corridor of the Old Spanish Trl provides a historical link across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the balance between dense suburban planning and the expansive wetlands of Mary Walker Bayou.