1936 Map of Bonnet Carre, 1937 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1936 Map of Bonnet Carre

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Bonnet Carre Spillway and Floodway dominates this mid-1930s landscape, illustrating the massive engineering efforts to manage the Mississippi River and protect New Orleans. The map provides a detailed view of the river's dangerous history, marking the Bonnet Carre Crevasse 1874 and the Hymelia Crevasse 1912. Along the riverbanks, traditional agricultural patterns are visible through numerous named estates like Woodland Plantation, Hymelia Plantation, and Anchor Plantation.


Find a feature on this map

60 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1937
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.6 x 21.5 inches

Editions of this 1936 Bonnet Carre Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


Historical Maps of Kenner Through Time

35 maps found


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain