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2018 Map of Saint Joe Pass

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Saint Joe Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Ansley and the coastal community of Lakeshore anchor this map of the Mississippi Sound's edge. This intricate maritime landscape is defined by the complex network of Bayou Caddy, Three Oaks Bayou, and Turkey Bayou as they drain into the marshes of Hancock County. The proximity of the Bayou Caddy Cem to the local road network suggests the deep-rooted family histories tied to this coastal stretch.

South of the mainland, the map details the transition into the Gulf of Mexico, marked by landmarks such as Lighthouse Point, Saint Joseph Point, and the navigation channel of the Intracoastal Waterway. The state line between Mississippi and Louisiana cuts across Saint Joe Pass, separating the mainland from remote marsh islands like Half Moon Island and Grassy Island. The density of named water features, including Sportsmens Lakes and Peters Ditch, indicates a landscape long utilized for local navigation and coastal livelihoods.