1956 Map of Alligator Point

About this map

The marshy lowlands of Orleans Parish are defined here by a complex network of tidal passes and bayous during the mid-1950s. The Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor serves as the primary terrestrial artery, cutting across the wetlands between Lake St Catherine and the expansive Lake Borgne. This area illustrates the coastal infrastructure of the era, where the Intracoastal Waterway intersects with natural passages like Unknown Pass. Local landmarks such as Shell Point and Alligator Point anchor the shoreline, while numerous water bodies including Big Deedie Lake and Little Bayou Platte dominate the interior landscape. The presence of early offshore activity is noted by an oil well located in the open waters of Alligator Bend, reflecting the industrial expansion into the gulf during this period.