1954 Map of Gulfport South

About this map

The coastal city of Gulfport serves as a critical maritime gateway in the mid-1950s, defined by the extensive Gulfport Channel cutting through the Mississippi Sound to reach the mainland. The industrial and transit heart of the city is anchored by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the bustling Gulfport Harbor, where a complex system of dolphins and lights manages heavy shipping traffic. Further south, the map details the bathymetry and natural hazards of the sound, including Spade Fish Shoal and the long Raccoon Spit near Cat Island. The coastline itself shows the established residential and civic footprint of Gaston Point, the U S Naval Reservation, and healthcare infrastructure like Memorial Hospital. This survey captures the intersection of deep-water commerce along the Intracoastal Waterway and the expanding urban core along Beach Blvd.