
The Pascagoula River creates a complex network of bayous, lakes, and cutoffs across this early 1940s landscape, dictating the settlement patterns of Jackson County. Near the western bluff, Vancleave serves as a central hub, while smaller riverside landings like Graham Ferry, Dees Landing, and Potieau Landing reflect a time when water access remained vital for local commerce. To the east, the Mississippi Export railroad provides a corridor for industry near Harleston and Wade, linking the timber-rich interior to coastal markets.
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1921 · Grand Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Hurley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Vancleave
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Lucedale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Wilmer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Pascagoula
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Lucedale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Grand Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Hurley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Vancleave
USGS Topo · 1:62,500