1955 Map of Door Point

About this map

Door Point and the surrounding coastal marsh of St. Bernard Parish are documented here during a period of complex waterway navigation and oyster harvesting. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of tidal channels and bays, including the expansive Oyster Bay and the sheltering waters of Jack Williams Bay. Navigational aids like the Door Point Light and various Daybeacons mark the transition from the protected lagoons into the open Chandeleur Sound. This survey captures the fragile geometry of the Louisiana shoreline before decades of coastal erosion significantly altered these landforms. Small, isolated features such as Sundown Island, Brush Island, and the Pfiefer Keys serve as critical landmarks for maritime activity in the region, while named passes like Deep Pass and Grand Pass indicate the primary routes for vessels moving through this wetland environment.