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1954 Map of Gulfport North

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gulfport North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The coastal landscapes of the Mississippi Sound meet the industrial expansion of the mid-20th century in this survey of Harrison County. The Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport sits as a central hub, surrounded by a complex network of waterways including the winding Bernard Bayou and Turkey Creek. Urban development is concentrated along the southern shoreline in Gulfport and Mississippi City, while the northern reaches maintain a more rural character with settlements like Lyman and Wool Market.

The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the tracks of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad to the U S Naval Reservation and the Veterans Hospital near the coast. Local life is anchored by community landmarks such as Beulah Ch, Turkey Creek Sch, and the Evergreen Cem, providing essential details for genealogists and local historians tracking the growth of these Gulf Coast communities during a period of significant highway and suburban construction.