1957 Map of Caminada Pass

About this map

Cheniere Caminada and the western tip of Grand Isle define this 1950s coastal survey, capturing the fragile geography of the Louisiana shoreline before significant modern development. The map details a complex network of wetlands and waterways, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the inland waters of Caminada Bay and Bay St Honore. The era's landscape is marked by the presence of an Oil Well and several Ruins near the water's edge, reflecting the region's exposure to the elements and its industrial utility. The transition from marsh to open water is traced through numerous named channels like Thunder Bayou and Bayou Palourde, which served as vital corridors for the local coastal economy. This survey provides a precise record of the parish boundary between Lafourche Parish and Jefferson Parish as it cut through the marshes and Caminada Pass.