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1953 Map of Jacks Point Island

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Jacks Point Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

White Lake dominates the southern landscape of this 1970s orthophotomap, where the interface between open water and the Louisiana marsh is captured with photographic precision. The terrain is defined by low-lying elevations like Pine Island, Rabbit Island, and Jacks Point Island, which provide rare stable ground amidst the surrounding wetlands. This environment is dissected by a network of man-made and natural water routes, including the Intracoastal Waterway and the Warren Canal.

One of the most evocative features is the Gang Pirogue Trail, a traditional transport route cutting through the marsh that reflects the specialized watercraft and travel methods required in this coastal environment. A prominent industrial presence is also visible through the Pipeline that traverses the quadrangle. The map serves as a detailed record of the Vermilion Parish coastline before the significant subsidence and coastal erosion of the late 20th century.