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1954 Map of Lake Eloi

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lake Eloi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The intricate marshlands of St. Bernard Parish are meticulously documented in this survey based on 1935 field examinations and aerial photography. Bayou La Loutre serves as a central artery through a landscape defined by an complex network of waterways, including Half Moon Lake and Lake Eloi. This environment supported specialized coastal activity, evidenced by remote outposts like Christmas Camp and engineering efforts such as the Engineers Canal.

The presence of family and locale-named features like Joe Shuman Pass, China Pass, and Ramon Bayou hints at the local knowledge and maritime history of the people navigating these wetlands. Larger water bodies such as Lake Athanasio and Lake of the Mound dominate the geography, while smaller features like Mosquito Bight and Dram Hole reflect the specific nomenclature of the Louisiana coast prior to the mid-20th century.