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1967 Map of Martello Castle

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Martello Castle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Martello Castle landmark stands as a historical sentinel near the shoreline of Lake Borgne, anchoring this coastal segment of St. Bernard Parish. The mid-century landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where the Mississippi River - Gulf Outlet Canal is shown under construction, cutting a deep linear path through the marshy terrain. This massive engineering project is accompanied by a significant Spoil Area and a newly installed Levee system, reflecting the intensive coastal modifications of the era.

South of the canal, a network of traditional waterways including Bashman Bayou, Terre-Beau Bayou, and Pirogue Bayou trace the older natural drainage patterns of the wetlands. Local infrastructure is sparse but notable, including the St Bernard High Sch and a series of industrial features like the Violet Canal, a Floodgate, and various drill holes, indicating the intersection of educational community life and the region's burgeoning resource extraction and maritime commerce.