1949 Map of Drum Bay
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1949 Map of Drum Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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Mississippi Sound defines the upper reaches of this coastal survey, where the marshlands of St. Bernard Parish meet the Gulf. The landscape is a complex labyrinth of interlocking waterways including North Karako Bay and West Karako Bay, separated by narrow stretches of marsh and shell-strewn points. This specific survey was compiled using aerial photography from the U.S. Army Air Corps, reflecting the mapping techniques of the late 1930s and 1940s. The detail focuses on the intricate hydrography of the region, from the winding Turkey Bayou to the expansive Bay Boudreau. Local landmarks such as Shell Pt, Nigger Pt, and Raccoon Island serve as essential navigational markers in an area where land and water constantly overlap. Land lines from General Land Office records have been adjusted to these natural features, providing a precise look at the historic property divisions within the wetlands.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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