1967 Map of Delacroix

About this map

St Bernard and the surrounding marshlands of southeastern Louisiana are defined by an intricate network of waterways and early land management systems. The landscape is dominated by the vast expanse of Lake Lery and the winding course of Bayou Terre aux Boeufs, which provides a natural corridor for settlements like Reggio and Delacroix. The influence of colonial land grants is visible in the linear patterns of the Forty Arpent Canal and Eighty Arpent Canal, which cut across the marsh to provide drainage and transport. Along the northern edge, the Southern Railroad Grade follows the higher ground near Kenilworth, connecting small communities and industrial sites such as the Radio Tower and Sewage Disposal plant. Local history is preserved in landmarks like True Love Cem and Creedmore Ch, while the southern reaches transitions into the labyrinthine wetlands of Lost Lake and Bayou Gentilly.