1954 Map of Malheureux Point
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1954 Map of Malheureux Point

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Malheureux Pt anchors this coastal survey of the St. Bernard Parish marshlands, where the waters of Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound meet. Compiled from 1935 field examinations and aerial photography, the map reveals a fragile landscape of fragmented landmasses like Le Petit Pass Id and Raccoon Id. The intricate network of tidal waterways is defined by Blind Pass and Le Petit Pass, which carve through the salt marsh to connect larger open waters such as Blind Bay and Nine Mile Bay. This mid-century study captures the labyrinthine drainage system of the outer delta, including the Lakes of Bayou Marron and the winding course of False Mouth Bayou. The level of detail in the shoreline at Three Mile Bay reflects a period before significant coastal erosion altered these specific marsh boundaries.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.94 x 20.82 inches

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


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