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1955 Map of Door Point

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Door Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Chandeleur Sound dominates this mid-century maritime survey of St. Bernard Parish, revealing a complex network of coastal marshlands and open water. The map shows the fragile geography of the Louisiana coast as it appeared before decades of significant erosion, with defined features such as Door Point and its associated Door Point Lagoon providing key landmarks for navigation. Several aids to navigation, including the Door Point Light and Grand Pass Light, mark the critical passages through the barrier islands and interior bays.

Waterways like Jack Williams Bay and Chino Bay are deeply articulated, showing the intricate plumbing of the marsh where Chevrette Bayou and Murder Bayou meet the sound. The presence of Pfiefer Keys and Sundown Island highlights the scattered landforms that once stood more prominently against the Gulf. This hydrographic record provides a baseline for understanding the shifting shoreline and the historical configuration of the state's coastal preserves.