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1966 Map of Belle Chasse

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belle Chasse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the landscape of Plaquemines Parish in the mid-1960s, winding past river-fronting settlements like Belle Chasse and Braithwaite. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between heavy maritime industry and the marshy expanses of the Mississippi delta. Transportation infrastructure is dense along the banks, featuring the Southern Railroad, the Belle Chasse Ferry, and the Sea Train Terminal.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain gives way to the vast waters of Big Mar and the extensive network of the Forty Arpent Canal. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as English Turn Cem and Bethlehem Ch, while the military presence is noted at the U S N Air Station and the U S Coast Guard Reservation. The map captures a moment of transition where established ridges like Cane Ridge meet industrial developments like the Scarsdale Pumping Station.