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1982 Map of Southport

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Southport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The intricate shoreline of North Bay and West Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the community of Southport sits at the junction of several inland bayous. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets, with Newman Bayou, Fannin Bayou, and Alligator Bayou carving deep into the pine-covered lowlands. Further north, the terrain transitions into the dense marsh of Jacksons Titi and the winding course of Burnt Mill Creek, where the small settlement of Vicksburg is located.

Industrial development appears alongside traditional coastal activities, evidenced by a Shrimp Farm near Warren Bayou and Oil Tanks situated near the head of Alligator Bayou. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Bailey Bridge, which connects the southern peninsula near Haven Point to the broader county. Local recreational landmarks like Leslie Porter Wayside Park and several athletic fields suggest the growth of residential life in these coastal enclaves during the early 1980s.