1963 Map of Catahoula Bay, 1964 Print
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1963 Map of Catahoula Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Lake Salvador and its surrounding wetlands define this mid-century survey of the boundary between St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes. The aquatic landscape is dominated by the wide expanse of Catahoula Bay and Temple Bay, where the transition from open water to marsh is marked by numerous shell banks, such as The Temple Shell Bank and Bois Chactas Shell Bank. The interaction between the natural bayous and human engineering is evident in the straight lines of the Intracoastal Waterway and various industrial channels like the Harvey Canal No 2. This era reveals an active coastal landscape where resource extraction is prominent, indicated by numerous Gas Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the Gas Field. Isolated settlements and points of interest like Camardelle, Tabatiere Perdue, and Chaudiere Casse suggest a way of life deeply tied to the delta's intricate water network.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.9 inches

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