1947 Map of Lake Eloi
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1947 Map of Lake Eloi

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Lake Eloi and the surrounding marshlands of St. Bernard Parish are meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, based on aerial photography from the U.S. Army Air Corps. The landscape is a labyrinth of water and silt, where narrow waterways like Bayou La Loutre and Treasure Pass provided vital transit through the wetlands. Small named outposts such as Christmas Camp, Petre, and Eddie suggest the seasonal or specialized nature of human activity in this tidal environment, likely centered on fishing or trapping. The intricate network of artificial channels, including Engineers Canal, Bakers Canal, and Isaacs Ditch, highlights early efforts to manage water flow and navigation through the delta. From Drum Lake in the north to Lake Athanasio in the south, the map details the fragile transition between the Louisiana mainland and the Gulf of Mexico.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.9 inches

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


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