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2012 Map of Kreole

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kreole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Escatawpa River system dominates this coastal Mississippi landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and bayous before reaching the Gulf. Small communities like Kreole and East Moss Point sit at the western edge, while more dispersed settlements such as Pecan and Missala are found further east. The transition from industrial corridors to the labyrinthine waterways of Bayou Heron and Middle Bayou illustrates the area's dual character as both a transport hub and a delicate riverine environment.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by landmarks like Kivisto Cem and Dees Cem, alongside private airfields such as Fundarosa Airport. Traces of the region's river-dependent past are visible at the Pollock Ferry Boat Ramp and along the shores of Orange Lake and Goodes Mill Lake. In the south, the landscape dissolves into islands including Barton Island and Big Island, marking the threshold of the Mississippi Sound.