1956 Map of Alligator Point, 1967 Print
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1956 Map of Alligator Point

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The brackish wetlands of Orleans Parish are defined here by a complex network of bayous and passes connecting Lake St Catherine and Lake Borgne. In the mid-1950s, the Louisville and Nashville railroad provided the primary land corridor through this marshy landscape, running parallel to the Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway was a critical piece of maritime infrastructure, noted here with a project depth 12 feet to accommodate coastal shipping traffic.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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