1954 Map of Ocean Springs

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Ocean Springs and eastern Biloxi are defined by the complex waterways of Biloxi Bay and the Back Bay of Biloxi. In the mid-1950s, the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Memorial Bridge provided critical transit across the bay, connecting the urban centers. To the north, the terrain transitions into the De Soto National Forest, where the landscape is marked by Bayou Talla and the winding Old Fort Bayou. This era shows Gulf Hills as an established settlement tucked between the bayous, while the presence of Rogers Airport and the Radio Tower (WVMI) reflects the growing regional infrastructure. Along the shoreline, numerous points and bayous such as Marsh Point, Halstead Bayou, and Plummer Point illustrate the intricate tidal geography that shaped local development before modern expansion.