1893 Map of Toulme

About this map

Louisville and Nashville Railroad tracks trace the coastline of the Mississippi Sound at the turn of the century, connecting the small settlement of Toulme to the broader Gulf region. This coastal landscape is defined by a complex network of marshy inlets and bayous, such as Bayou Caddy and Trois Chenes Bayou, which flow into the tidal waters of Heron Bay. The survey, conducted under the direction of J.W. Powell, highlights the navigational significance of these waters through the placement of the St. Joseph Island Light and the Merrill Shell Bank Light.