1932 Map of Abbeville SW
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1932 Map of Abbeville SW

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The low-lying coastal marsh of Vermilion Parish comes into sharp focus during the early 1930s, highlighting the industrial engineering of the Intracoastal Waterway as it cuts through the wetlands. This survey, compiled from Air Corps aerial photographs, shows a landscape defined by its transition from land to water, featuring inland points like Esther and Moutons Cove Sch near the northern edge. Significant drainage and agricultural infrastructure is evident through the Kaplan Canal, Hebert Canal, and the Miller Island Pumping Sta, which served the rice and cattle interests of the region. Along the southern reaches, the map identifies the Bayview Club House near Vermilion Bay, providing a rare look at the social and recreational outposts in the marsh before mid-century changes. The intricate network of tidal passages, including Bayou Chene and Schooner Bayou, reveals the natural hydrology that shaped local commerce and transportation.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.2 inches

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