Old Maps of Venice, Louisiana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Venice. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Venice.


Venice, LA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Forts
    1893 Map of Forts
    1893 Forts
    1893 Print · USGS
    The strategic lower Mississippi delta comes into focus in the 1890s, when river defense and delta navigation were paramount. Historians can trace the exact footprints of Fort Jackson and Fort St. Phillip or locate old waterways like Lucas Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Venice
    1947 Map of Venice
    1947 Venice
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's southern reaches are captured here in the mid-1940s, centered on the vital river outpost of Venice. Local historians can trace the complex network of delta passes and bays, from the strategic waters of The Jump to Spanish Pass and Grand Pass.

  3. 1948 Map of Forts, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Forts, 1960 Print
    1948 Forts
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lower Plaquemines Parish in the late 1940s reveals a world of river settlements and coastal fortifications before the landscape was reshaped by modern industry. Researchers can trace family sites near Triumph or explore the historic grounds of Fort Jackson and Fort St Philip.

  4. 1954 Map of Venice
    1954 Map of Venice
    1954 Venice
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Plaquemines Parish coastline in the mid-fifties reveals a labyrinth of deltaic waterways where the river meets the sea. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Venice and the vital distributaries at The Jump, Tiger Pass, and Collette Baptiste.

  5. 1957 Map of Breton Sound, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Breton Sound, 1967 Print
    1957 Breton Sound
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River delta is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the fragile marshlands and river-dependent towns of the Louisiana coast. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Pointe a la Hache, Pilottown, and Port Sulphur.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Forts, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Forts, 1961 Print
    1960 Forts
    1961 Print · USGS
    The lower Mississippi River delta in the early sixties was a landscape defined by the intersection of river settlements and the emerging oil industry. Researchers can trace the riverfront communities of Boothville and Venice, or locate historic sites like Fort St Philip and the Boothville Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Breton Sound
    1961 Map of Breton Sound
    1961 Breton Sound
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana delta and the outer marshes of Plaquemines Parish are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Researchers can trace the river settlements from Davant to Venice, locate isolated stations like Port Eads, and find old sites such as Fort Jackson.

  8. 1971 Map of Venice, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Venice, 1974 Print
    1971 Venice
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's tip reveals a landscape of industrial ambition and coastal marsh in the early 1970s. Trace the working waterfront of Venice and locate family landmarks like Full Gospel Ch or the Boothville Cem alongside the dredging and rigs of Breton Sound.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of Mississippi River Delta
    1983 Map of Mississippi River Delta
    1983 Mississippi River Delta
    1983 Print · USGS
    The lower Mississippi delta in the early eighties shows the thin line of human habitation clinging to the river levee between the vast marshes and the gulf. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverside communities of Empire, Triumph, and Nairn alongside the industrial Sulphur Mining Area.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1993 Map of Venice
    1993 Map of Venice
    1993 Venice
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Plaquemines Parish marshlands are captured here in the early nineties, showing where the Mississippi River splits into the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil and Gas Field and find local landmarks like The Jump and Full Gospel Ch.

  11. 1998 Map of Venice, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Venice, 2001 Print
    1998 Venice
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's edge comes into focus in the late nineties, where the river meets a maze of marsh and industry. Researchers can trace the levee-protected communities of Venice and Boothville, finding local landmarks like the Full Gospel Ch and The Jump.

  12. 2012 Map of Venice, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Venice, 2012 Print
    2012 Venice
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Venice, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Venice, 2015 Print
    2015 Venice
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Venice, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Venice, 2018 Print
    2018 Venice
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Venice, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Venice, 2020 Print
    2020 Venice
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Venice, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Venice, 2024 Print
    2024 Venice
    2024 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas

  17. 2025 Map of Venice, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Venice, 2025 Print
    2025 Venice
    2025 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Louisiana delta is captured here in the mid-2020s, showing the intersection of river life and the gulf. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Venice and Orchard, along with the Turlich and Buras Cem and Jump Cem.

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