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2012 Map of Waveland

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Waveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Waveland and the surrounding coastal communities of Jackson Ridge and Clermont Harbor sit at the intersection of Mississippi’s marshy bayous and the open Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by its proximity to water, with the Jourdan River and Bayou la Croix winding through the lowlands, creating a network of tidal inlets like Cutoff Bayou and Jackson Marsh. This era shows significant infrastructure development along the coast, evidenced by the presence of Stennis International Airport and the heavy residential grid of Shoreline Park.

Transport and recreation are central to the area's identity, featuring the CSX Transportation rail line and Us-90 cutting through the marsh. Local interest is found in the varied coastal developments, from the Hancock County Fairgrounds to the Holy Cross Boys Camp near Gulfside. The map captures the delicate balance between the natural topography of places like Cameron Island and the encroaching suburban growth of Bayside Park.