1955 Map of False Mouth Bayou, 1959 Print
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1955 Map of False Mouth Bayou

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lake Borgne dominates this coastal survey, where the marshy fingers of St. Bernard Parish meet the open water. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic interface of the Lakes of Bayou Marron and the tidal channels of False Mouth Bayou. This mid-century study provides a precise view of the Louisiana coastline before significant land loss altered these marshes, documenting the exact position of waterways like Magill Bayou and the Magill Lagoon. Industrial presence in this isolated environment is represented by a platform standing out in the lake, while a light aids navigation near the mouth of the bayous. The map records a period when the natural geometry of the wetlands remained the primary structural element of the region, unmarred by roads or major development.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.7 inches

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