2018 Map of Horn Island West

About this map

Horn Island and the surrounding waters of the Mississippi Sound dominate this 2018 coastal study. Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, this barrier island serves as a vital component of the coastal ecosystem within Jackson Co. The map documents the shifting topography of the island's western reaches, highlighting the intricate shoreline along the northern pocket known as The Horseshoe. The lack of inland development emphasizes the preserved nature of the seashore, where the landscape is defined by sandy terrain and the transition between the sound and the open Gulf waters to the south.