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1893 Map of Toulme, 1928 Print
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1893 Map of Toulme

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad cuts across the coastal marshlands of Toulme, Mississippi, illustrating the late 19th-century rail infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. This maritime landscape is defined by the shallow waters of the Mississippi Sound and the intricate web of bayous that permeate the shoreline. Navigational markers like the St. Joseph Island Light and Merrill Shell Bank Light were essential for vessels negotiating the complex passages between Grand Island and the mainland. The map reveals a highly fragmented coastline where terra firma is often indistinguishable from the surrounding waters, particularly around Bay Bodreau and the scattered islands of St Bernard. This 1890s topography highlights a period before modern coastal modification, where natural features like Heron Bay and Grand Island Pass dictated the movement of goods and people between the Mississippi and Louisiana coastlines.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1928
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain