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1949 Map of Door Point

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Door Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Chandelier Sound defines the eastern expanse of this coastal chart, where the fragile, marshy boundary of St. Bernard Parish meets the Gulf. The landscape is a labyrinth of interconnected waterways and low-lying points, notably Door Pt and the nearby Door Point Lagoon. Unlike more settled inland areas, this coastal margin is defined by its navigation landmarks and aquatic names, such as the Door Point Lt beacon which once guided vessels through these shallow passes.

Detailed shoreline mapping reveals the intricate network of Grand Pass, Bayou Williams, and Murder Bayou, illustrating a territory where land and water are constantly in flux. Features like Brush Island and Sundown I stand as distinct markers within the tidal environment. This survey, compiled from Army Air Corps photography, provides a precise record of the Louisiana coastline before decades of erosion and environmental change altered these specific bayou and bay configurations.