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1956 Map of Gulfport NW

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Gulfport NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The winding Wolf River defines the western landscape of this Harrison County survey, snaking through a region defined by early land claims and agricultural settlements. Evidence of the area's older history is visible in the Alexander Dimitry Claim, a distinct tract bordering the river, while the local community is anchored by rural centers like New Hope and Jones Mill. In the southeast, the development of water management is marked by a series of channels, including Canal No 1 and Canal No 2, alongside a prominent Levee system near Turkey Creek.

Religious and civic life in the mid-1950s is reflected in several well-placed landmarks, including Our Lady of Mercy Ch and Michael Memorial Ch. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of the Gulf Haven Ch Cem and Allen Cem, providing valuable spatial context for family research in this part of Mississippi. The presence of the U S Naval Reservation and the County Farm further illustrates the varied land use between traditional riverine terrain and growing government infrastructure.