1954 Map of Caminada Pass
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1954 Map of Caminada Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Cheniere Caminada and the western tip of Grand Isle dominate this mid-century coastal survey, reflecting a landscape defined by an intricate network of marshes and water bodies. The transition from the open Gulf of Mexico to the sheltered Caminada Bay is mediated by Caminada Pass, a vital maritime opening. The map captures a specialized coastal topography where narrow strips of habitable land are crisscrossed by a State Highway that serves as a lifeline for these barrier communities. Inland, the terrain dissolves into a complex system of bayous and lakes, such as Bayou Fort Blanc, Bayou Ferblanc, and Lake Palourde. This survey, compiled from aerial photographs and land records from the General Land Office, provides a precise look at the parish boundary between Lafourche Parish and Jefferson Parish during an era of significant coastal change.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.8 inches

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