1944 Map of Vancleave

About this map

The Pascagoula River corridor dominates this 1940s landscape, winding through a complex system of sloughs and dead rivers like Dogged Dead River and Stead Dead River. The settlement of Vancleave serves as a primary hub on the western bluffs, while the eastern side is defined by smaller communities like Wade and Harleston. This era captures a river-dependent geography where Graham Ferry remains a vital landmark and numerous landings like McCall Landing and Portico Landing dot the banks.