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1951 Map of Cheniere Au Tigre

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cheniere Au Tigre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The settlement of Cheniere au Tigre sits along the Gulf Coast of Vermilion Parish, anchored by a low ridge between the marshes and the open water. This 1951 field check reveals an environment defined by massive conservation tracts, notably the Paul J Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary and the Russell Sage Foundation State Game Refuge. The intricate network of coastal waterways is documented through features like Southwest Pass and Schooner Bayou, which serve as vital arteries for both navigation and local drainage.

Water and land merge across a landscape of countless named bodies including Fearman Lake, Portage Lake, and the evocative Hell Hole. Human movement through this remote wetland is marked by the Pisogue Trail and maritime landmarks such as Lighthouse Point. The map provides a detailed view of the Louisiana coastline before significant late-century erosion, showing the extent of Deadman Island and the complex shoreline of Vermilion Bay.