2024 Map of Ship Island

About this map

Ship Island dominates this maritime survey, a thin barrier island within the Gulf Islands National Seashore that separates the Mississippi Sound from the open Gulf of Mexico. The landform is characterized by its narrow, sandy stretches including The Neck and elevated points like Table Hill. Navigational features are prominent, with the Gulfport Channel and Ship Island Pass providing transit for vessels, while the Ferry Trl indicates the primary modern access point to the island's Ship Island Harbor. Submerged hazards such as Loggerhead Shoal, Middle Ground, and Walker Shoal define the shallow waters surrounding the island. This modern survey captures the island's dynamic geography, from the South East Spit to the Northwest Bluff, along the state boundary where Harrison County, Mississippi, meets St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.