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1943 Map of Grand Bay

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Grand Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Louisville and Nashville tracks cut through the maritime landscape of the Alabama and Mississippi gulf coast during the early 1940s, connecting small settlements like Fernland and Pecan. This survey reveals a complex network of coastal bayous and marshes, where the terrestrial economy meets the Mississippi Sound. The map documents the intricate coastline of Grand Bay and Portersville Bay, capturing a moment before extensive modern development altered these wetlands.

Key landmarks for local history include the Orange Lake Sch and the siding at Missala Siding. Significant island groups such as the Batture Islands and the long stretch of Isle aux Herbes define the protective barrier of the sound. From the industrial outskirts of Moss Point and Kreole to the fishing hubs of Bayou La Batre and Coden, this record preserves the 1943 configuration of the Jackson and Mobile County line.