1967 Map of Delacroix

About this map

Bayou Terre aux Boeufs anchors the coastal marshlands of St. Bernard Parish, serving as the historical lifeline for settlements like St Bernard, Verret, and Reggio. This 1967 survey captures the intricate network of canals and bayous that define the region, including the expansive Lake Lery and Bayou la Loutre. The map documents the community infrastructure of the mid-20th century, from the St Bernard High Sch and Creedmore Ch to the aptly named True Love Cem in Sebastopol. The southern end of the Southern Railroad is visible, tracing a path through the wetlands toward the lower parish. Near the fishing community of Delacroix, the landscape transitions into a maze of waterways like Bayou Gentilly and Bayou Lery, illustrating the deltaic geography where land and water are constantly in flux.