1949 Map of False Mouth Bayou
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1949 Map of False Mouth Bayou

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Lake Borgne dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where the Louisiana shoreline dissolves into a complex network of marshland and tidal channels. The landscape is defined by the labyrinthine waterways of False Mouth Bayou and the Lakes of Bayou Marron, illustrating the intricate hydrology of St. Bernard Parish before mid-century coastal changes. This area, largely inaccessible by road, shows the natural state of the marsh as it was understood by the State of Louisiana Board of State Engineers and the Army Air Corps during their aerial photographic missions. The presence of Magill and various unnamed shallow ditches suggests the early attempts at water management and navigation in this remote wetland environment.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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