1966 Map of Belle Chasse
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
Belle Chasse sits at the heart of this mid-1960s survey, where the sharp curve of the Mississippi River dictates the layout of industry and settlement. The landscape is defined by the transition from protected levee lands to the expansive wetlands of the Mississippi delta, including Big Mar and Lake Lery. Along the riverbanks, the New Orleans and Lower Coast railroad serves as a critical corridor for riverside communities like Stella and Dalcour. The map records significant infrastructure of the era, from the Scarsdale Pumping Station to the U S Coast Guard Reservation. Local heritage is anchored by landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and the English Turn Cem, reflecting the deep-seated parish history along the borders of Orleans Parish, St Bernard Parish, and Plaquemines Parish.
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Editions of this 1966 Belle Chasse Map
6 editions found
Historical Maps of New Orleans Through Time
9 maps found
1940 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
1951 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
1966 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
1999 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
2012 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
2015 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
2018 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
2020 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA
2024 Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish, LA