2015 Map of Gautier South

About this map

Gautier and the surrounding coastline of Jackson County are defined by a complex network of marshes and bays. The landscape transitions from the residential streets of Gautier, such as Belle Fontaine Rd and Beach St, into the ecologically sensitive Graveline Bay and Graveline Bayou. To the south, the map documents the maritime expanse of the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico, bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway. This area is a mix of coastal development and protected wilderness, anchored by the Gulf Islands National Seashore on Horn Island. Local history is anchored by sites like Bethel Cem near the town center, while the natural geography of Belle Fontaine Point and the Middle Ground shoals highlight the shifting coastal environment in the early 21st century.