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1982 Map of Gautier North

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Gautier North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The coastal wetlands and pine savannas of Jackson County define this early 1980s landscape, dominated by the expansive Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The map details a period of suburban transition for Gautier and Ocean Springs, where established neighborhoods meet the winding complex of Old Fort Bayou and Bluff Creek. Local landmarks such as the Hilda Lookout Tower and the WOSM Radio Tower stand as vertical markers over the flat, water-crossed terrain.

Community life is centered around institutions like the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jr College and the Singing River School. Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller landmarks including Spring Hill Church, Belle Fountain Church, and the Taylor Cemetery. The map also captures the recreational footprint of the era, from the Shepard State Park in the south to the Hickory Hill Golf Course further inland, all connected by historic routes like the Old Spanish Trail.