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1955 Map of Lake Eloi

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lake Eloi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Bayou La Loutre and a dense network of marshland waterways dominate this coastal landscape of St. Bernard Parish, as documented by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in the mid-1950s. This aquatic environment is defined by an intricate system of passes and lagoons, including China Pass and Halfmoon Lake, which separate the mainland marsh from the open waters of Eloi Bay. Navigational markers like the Lake Eloi Light point to the area's importance for maritime traffic through the delta.

Evidence of human activity is primarily found in the water management and coastal camp locations. Features such as Isaacs Ditch, the Engineers Canal, and various spoil banks indicate significant hydrologic modification. Local history and commercial fishing roots are reflected in place names like Christmas Camp Lake and the eponymous Deadman Island near the southern shoreline, marking a period before major coastal erosion altered these traditional Louisiana bayous.