1982 Map of Vancleave

About this map

Vancleave sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by a dense network of bayous and creeks that drain into the Pascagoula River. This 1980s-era survey documents a community defined by its proximity to the river bottomlands, with several landings such as McCall Landing and Dees Landing suggesting the area's continued connection to the water. The map traces the winding course of Poticaw Bayou and Moungers Creek, which cut through a terrain of low bluffs and marshy flats. Local institutional life is well-documented through numerous country churches, including Beulah Ch and Magnolia Ch, alongside the High Sch in the town center. The eastern edge is dominated by the Pascagoula River State Wildlife Management Area, preserving a wilder stretch of river lakes like Polly Lake and Cat Lake that stand in contrast to the developed corridors along Seaman Road and Wade Vancleave Road.