1955 Map of Malheureux Point

About this map

Malheureux Point anchors a vast expanse of Louisiana marshland where the waters of Lake Borgne meet the Mississippi Sound. This coastal survey, based on aerial photography and field checks from the early 1950s, reveals an intricate network of tidal channels and basins including Bayou La Fee and Blind Bay. The map captures the fragile geography of St. Bernard Parish before modern coastal changes, documenting landmarks such as the Ninemile Bayou Light and Le Petit Pass Island. The landscape is dominated by complex water bodies like False Mouth Bay and the Lakes of Bayou Marron, illustrating the transition from open sound to interior marsh. This environment is characterized by its lack of roads or permanent land-based settlements, emphasizing a reliance on maritime navigation through passages like Le Petit Pass and Blind Pass.