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1938 Map of Indian Beach

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Indian Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain defines the northern edge of this Jefferson Parish landscape, where the marshy shoreline of the 1930s meets a developing network of drainage and infrastructure. The map illustrates a critical period of water management, punctuated by vital installations such as Pump Sta No 1 and Pump Sta No 4. These facilities, connected by an extensive system of waterways including Canal No 1 and the Carroll Canal, were essential for the habitation of low-lying areas like Indian Beach and Bonnabel Place.

Natural drainage features like Bayou Laurier and Bayou Tchoupitoulas still meander through the terrain, contrasting with the strictly engineered lines of Clearview Parkway and Bonnabel Boulevard. This survey, compiled in part from aerial photography by the U.S. Army Air Corps, captures the early residential footprints and surveyed boundaries, including the East Boundary of Kenner, during a time when the region was transitioning from coastal wetlands to suburban settlements.