1955 Map of Malheureux Point

About this map

Malheureux Point and its surrounding wetlands represent a dynamic intersection of salt water and marsh in St. Bernard Parish during the mid-1950s. This survey, compiled from 1952 aerial photography and 1955 field checks, illustrates a coastal landscape defined by intricate waterways like Bayou La Fee and the Lakes of Bayou Marron. The map documents the shifting barrier elements of the outer marsh, including Le Petit Pass Island and Raccoon Island, which separate the interior bays from the open waters of Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound. Navigational markers such as the Ninemile Bayou Light at Blind Pass hint at the maritime activity required to traverse these shallow coastal reaches. The absence of roads or overland trails throughout the entire quadrangle emphasizes a wilderness defined entirely by its hydrology, where access was limited to those navigating the complex channels of South Bayou and False Mouth Bay.