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1939 Map of Chalmette

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Chalmette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the landscape of this 1930s survey, sweeping through the delta past riverfront settlements and industrial infrastructure. The area around Chalmette is densely detailed, featuring the Chalmette Nat Mon and Chalmette Nat Cem, which mark the historical significance of this bend in the river. Narrow land lots extend back from the riverbanks towards the Back Protection Levee, a classic long-lot land pattern typical of French colonial influence in Louisiana.

Rail transport is central to the area's economy, with the Southern Railroad and Southern Louisiana Railroad paralleling the river. Beyond the developed corridor of Versailles and Meraux, the terrain transitions into a complex network of waterways like Bayou Bienvenue and Bayou Maxent. Local navigation is further supported by the Lake Borgne Canal and Sea level Canal, reflecting the intensive water management required for this low-lying parish.