1947 Map of Fort St. Philip
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1947 Map of Fort St. Philip

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Ft St Philip and Ft Jackson stand as historic sentinels on opposing banks of a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. This 1947 study, based on 1935 field examinations and aerial photography, reveals the intricate hydraulic landscape of the lower delta. The settlement of Triumph and the community of Boothville anchor the narrow strip of habitable land between the river and the vast marshlands. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of waterways, including the Buras Drainage Canal and numerous named cuts like the Jurjevich Canal and Olga Canal, which supported the local economy. To the south and east, the map details a wilderness of water and swamp, from the broad Hospital Bay to the winding reaches of Grand Bayou and Bay Jacques.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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