1956 Map of Waveland

About this map

Waveland and the surrounding Mississippi coastal communities of Clermont Harbor and Lakeshore are depicted here during a period of transition, with 1970 photorevisions highlighting new residential developments alongside the traditional bayou landscape. The Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for these settlements, separating the marshy lowlands of the Jackson Marsh from the established neighborhoods. The map details a community fabric rich with local institutions, including the Gulf View Sch, St Johns Ch, and the Holy Cross Boys Camp near the Mississippi Sound. To the north, the winding Jourdan River and its intricate system of distributaries like Edwards Bayou and la Croix Bayou define the terrain. Notable landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery and the historic Spanish Trail Ch offer touchpoints for genealogists and local historians exploring this Hancock County shoreline.