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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

North West Bay and its intricate network of bayous define this coastal landscape, where the waters of Southport meet the swampy interiors of Bay County. This orthophotomap, based on late 1970s aerial photography with bathymetry from the National Ocean Service, reveals a transition from industrial activity to dense wetlands. The map shows the coastal settlement of Southport and the inland community of Vicksburg, linked by a road network that crosses the water at the Bailey Bridge.

Heavy industry and utility infrastructure are prominent, including a Powerplant, a Shrimp Farm, and an Industrial Waste Pond near Alligator Bayou. In contrast, the northern reaches are dominated by natural features like the expansive Jacksons Titi and the winding course of Burnt Mill Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the mid-century layout of these communities and public spaces like Leslie Porter Wayside Park and various Athletic Fields.