1982 Map of Gautier North

About this map

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge dominates the central landscape of this coastal Mississippi region, preserved as a sanctuary amidst the expanding infrastructure of the early 1980s. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Old Spanish Trail serve as the primary east-west arteries, connecting the growing community of Gautier with the smaller settlement at Fontainebleau. This era shows a transition from rural timber and marshlands to residential development, particularly evident in the neighborhoods of Mary, Sioux, and the areas surrounding Shepard State Park. Local life is anchored by landmarks such as Singing River Sch, Spring Hill Ch, and the Taylor Cem. The intricate hydrology of the Gulf Coast is on display through the winding paths of Old Fort Bayou and Little Bluff Creek, which flow through the marshy lowlands of the refuge.