2018 Map of Mississippi Sound (All Water)

About this map

Mississippi Sound dominates this maritime survey, providing a detailed look at the essential shipping and transit corridors off the coast of Harrison County. The chart centers on the Intracoastal Waterway, a critical navigation artery for commercial and recreational vessels moving along the Gulf Coast. The most prominent landform and protected area is the northern boundary of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, which occupies the lower right corner of the map. This area serves as a gateway to the barrier islands that shield the mainland from the open Gulf. In the southwestern quadrant, the Gulfport Channel is clearly delineated, marking the deep-water path required for industrial traffic and cargo ships approaching the regional port. The map serves as a focused record of coastal infrastructure and federally protected maritime environments before any further shifts in shoreline or dredging paths.