1953 Map of Bay Dosgris

About this map

Grand Bayou and Old Grand Bayou wind through a complex network of marshlands and open water at the border of Jefferson and Lafourche Parishes. The coastal landscape is defined by the industrial footprint of the Hackberry Oil Field, where numerous Oil Wells, platforms, and a Submerged Pipeline indicate the mid-century expansion of petroleum extraction in the Louisiana wetlands. Movement through these tidal waters is facilitated by the Barataria Waterway and Bayou St Denis, which serve as vital arteries connecting Little Lake and Bayou Dosgris to the larger Barataria Bay. Local landmarks like the Radio Tower and named features such as Snail Bayou and Coffee Bay provide essential orientation in a terrain where water and land are in constant flux. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the East Fork Bayou l'Ours, reflecting the natural hydrology of the Mississippi River Delta before significant modern alterations.