1955 Map of Malheureux Point, 1970 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1955 Map of Malheureux Point

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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.


Find a feature on this map

18 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

Editions of this 1955 Malheureux Point Map


Historical Maps of Saint Bernard Parish Through Time

241 maps found


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain