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1958 Map of Grand Bay SW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Grand Bay SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The coastal marshlands of Jackson County at the Mississippi-Alabama border are defined by an intricate network of tidal bayous and expansive shallow bays. Stretching along the northwestern edge, the Louisville and Nashville railroad provides the primary industrial artery for the region, running adjacent to the Jackson County Airport. The landscape transitions from the open waters of the Mississippi Sound to protected estuaries like Pt aux Chenes Bay and Grand Bay.

Large salt marshes and low-lying features such as The Prairie and Bangs Island illustrate the pre-development character of the Gulf Coast. The presence of the Grande Batture Islands and numerous smaller landmasses like L'Isle Chaude and the North Ringolets Island demonstrate the dynamic barrier systems protecting the mainland. Navigational markers such as the Intracoastal Waterway and the designated Cable Area reflect the maritime importance of these waters during the late 1950s.