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1937 Map of Bayou Sale

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Bayou Sale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Cote Blanche Island rises above the surrounding wetlands in this 1930s survey, marking a distinct break in the low-lying marsh of St. Mary Parish. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Intracoastal Waterway and the Southern Pacific (M L & T) railroad facilitate movement across the coastal plane. Small settlements like South Bend, Gordy, and Ellerslie appear as clusters of activity along the banks of Bayou Sale.

Social and civic life is anchored by local institutions such as the Midway Ch & Sch and the South Bend Cem. The map documents a period before significant shoreline changes, capturing the alignment of the Meander Line 1837-38 against the shifting boundaries of West Cote Blanche Bay and East Cote Blanche Bay. Prominent features like Salt Point and Marone Pt serve as important landmarks for navigation through the numerous passes, including Morrisons Pass and the Cut-Off leading into Atchafalaya Bay.