1893 Map of Forts
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1893 Map of Forts

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Fort Jackson and Fort St. Phillip stand as the primary sentinels of the lower Mississippi River in this late 19th-century survey. Positioned on opposing banks at a critical bend in the river, these fortifications highlight the strategic military importance of the Plaquemines region long after the American Civil War. The landscape is a labyrinth of marsh and open water, where the river's main channel is flanked by a complex network of bayous and canals, including the Lucas Canal and Salt Works Canal.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 19.7 inches

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