1935 Map of Mitchell Keys
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1935 Map of Mitchell Keys

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The coastal wetlands and islands of St. Bernard Parish appear in this 1935 field examination, documenting a shifting landscape of marsh and water. Scattered across the Chandeleur Sound, the Mitchell Keys and Martin Island stand as prominent landforms in an area defined by tidal passes and shallow bays. The intricate network of waterways including Cranetown Bay, Fox Bay, and Live Oak Bay illustrates the complex hydrology of the Louisiana delta prior to mid-century coastal changes. Compiled from aerial photographs taken by the Air Corps, the map provides a precise record of landmarks such as Redfish Bend and Conkey Cove, which served as critical navigation points for local mariners and hunters during the mid-1930s. The presence of Elephant Pt Pass and Keelboat Pass further highlights the historical water routes used to traverse these remote marshes.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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


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