1999 Map of Belle Chasse

About this map

Belle Chasse Ferry provides a vital link across the Mississippi River, connecting the western bank's industrial and military hubs to the eastern marshlands. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the engineered river corridor and the sprawling wetlands of Big Mar and Lake Lery. Along the western levee, the U S N Air Station and Sea Train Terminal signal the area's mid-century strategic importance. In contrast, the eastern bank preserves older settlement patterns, with communities like St Clair, Scarsdale, and Dalcour clustered along narrow ridges of high ground. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and the English Turn Cem, while the Old Railroad Grade traces a vanished transport route through the parish. The map captures a moment before significant coastal changes, showing an intricate network of waterways including the Forty Arpent Canal and Delacroix Canal.