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.
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(17)- 1893 Map of Forts1893 Forts1893 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1947 Map of Venice1947 Venice1947 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1948 Map of Forts, 1960 Print1948 Forts1960 Print · USGSLower 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.
- 1954 Map of Venice1954 Venice1954 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1957 Map of Breton Sound, 1967 Print1957 Breton Sound1967 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1960 Map of Forts, 1961 Print1960 Forts1961 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1961 Map of Breton Sound1961 Breton Sound1961 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1971 Map of Venice, 1974 Print1971 Venice1974 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1983 Map of Mississippi River Delta1983 Mississippi River Delta1983 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1993 Map of Venice1993 Venice1993 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1998 Map of Venice, 2001 Print1998 Venice2001 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 2012 Map of Venice, 2012 Print2012 Venice2012 Print · USGSCovers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Venice, 2015 Print2015 Venice2015 Print · USGSCovers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Venice, 2018 Print2018 Venice2018 Print · USGSCovers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of Venice, 2020 Print2020 Venice2020 Print · USGSCovers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of Venice, 2024 Print2024 Venice2024 Print · USGSCovers Venice, including Orchard, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
- 2025 Map of Venice, 2025 Print2025 Venice2025 Print · USGSThe 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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