Help on game mario rpg for super nintendo?

Question

Ok, I love this game but, I'am early in the game on the level where mario is at the pipe house and the bridge had gone. When i go to the water the map shows up showing the island and there seems to be a path leading out ( on the map that is) but when i return to the game i am stuck on a small space of land ? I assume there is a path leading out of this area but i cant find it. LOL at first i thought there was something wrong with the game but now i figure theres just something wrong with me lol.
If anyone is familiar with this game could they please help me get to new territory other then the pipe house !!

Thanks for your input :)

Answer 1

Here is a walkthrough from IGN that should be helpful. It's by Alex Eagleson, and I've used his walkthroughs before.
http://faqs.ign.com/articles/657/657015p1.html