1944 Map of Gibson
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1944 Map of Gibson

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Chacahoula Bayou and Bayou Black dictate the settlement patterns of this Louisiana delta landscape, where communities like Gibson and Donner grew alongside the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map reveals the intricate water management of the era, from the Intracoastal Waterway to a complex network of private and municipal canals including the Philip Canal and Hanson Canal. Local life is anchored by family and community landmarks such as Rose Hill Ch, Magnolia Sch, and the Beattieville Gray PO.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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


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