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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

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge dominates the landscape of Jackson County in the early 1980s, preserving a large swath of coastal savanna and wetland habitat. The southern portion of the map shows the transition from these protected lands into the developing communities of Gautier and Fontainebleau. The transportation corridor is anchored by the L & N RR and the Old Spanish Trail, reflecting historical movement patterns along the Gulf Coast.

Local life is centered around institutions such as Singing River Sch, Mississippi Gulf Coast Jr College, and the Belle Fountain Ch. The intricate network of coastal waterways, including Old Fort Bayou, Bluff Creek, and Johns Bayou, illustrates the complex hydrology that shaped local settlement and recreation. Notable landmarks like the Hilda Lookout Tower and Shepard State Park provide specific points of interest for those studying the regional geography of the Mississippi coast during this era.