Loading map...

1954 Map of Ocean Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Ocean Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Biloxi and Ocean Springs dominate the shoreline of this coastal survey, where the Back Bay of Biloxi meets Biloxi Bay. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Old Fort Bayou and numerous smaller inlets like St Martin Bayou and Halstead Bayou. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad serves as a primary east-west corridor, crossing the water via the Memorial Bridge and connecting the core developed areas.

Evidence of mid-century growth appears in the residential extensions around Gulf Hills and the unincorporated area of St Martin. The northern portion of the map transitions into the De Soto National Forest, showing a stark contrast between the dense coastal settlements and the wooded interior. Smaller landmarks like the Antioch Ch, Bayou Talla Ch, and the Gulfpark Airport provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Jackson and Harrison Counties.