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1895 Map of Bodreau

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Bodreau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

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The low-lying coastal marshes of St. Bernard Parish appear in intricate detail in this late 19th-century study, where the entire landmass sits less than five feet above sea level. This labyrinthine landscape is defined by the sweeping reach of Bayou La Loutre and a dense network of interconnected waterways like Fishing Smack Lake and Lake Eugenie. A significant cultural landmark, the Indian Mound, stands near the Lake of the Mound, suggesting ancient human activity within this volatile tidal environment.

Navigational points and coastal features such as Morgan Harbor, Twilight Harbor, and Point Comfort Island highlight the importance of water access in the eastern Louisiana wetlands. Small bayous and passes, including Oak Mound Bayou and Scow Pass, thread through the marsh, illustrating a wilderness shaped by the shifting waters of Chandeleur Sound. The map reveals a delicate ecosystem where land and water are nearly indistinguishable.