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1956 Map of Vidalia

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Vidalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The boundary between Hancock Co and Harrison Co divides this coastal landscape, where the Wolf River winds through the northern wetlands toward the Mississippi Sound. The settlement of De Lisle anchors the southeastern corner near the head of St Louis Bay, characterized by a network of tidal waterways including De Lisle Bayou and Rotten Bayou. Rural life in the mid-20th century is centered on numerous parish churches and local landmarks, such as St Williams Ch, St Joseph Ch, and St Anne Ch, alongside the St Stephens Sch and nearby Cem.

The landscape transitions from the wooded interior, marked by the Lookout Tower, to the marshy coastal fringes of Shell Beach. Notable water features like Bayou la Salle and Coon Mill Creek define the drainage patterns of this low-lying region. Changes captured during the 1970s revision, shown in purple, highlight the development of modern infrastructure, including a prominent highway corridor and a local Golf Course, cutting through the traditional geography of Vidalia and surrounding timberlands.