1983 Map of Morgan City
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Bayou Teche winds through the heart of this coastal landscape, serving as a historic spine for settlements like Jeanerette and Franklin. This 1983 topographic-bathymetric study captures the complex intersection of South Louisiana's industrial and natural environments, from the high ground of salt domes at Avery Island and Weeks Island to the expansive wetlands of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway. The map details a period of significant maritime and energy-related infrastructure, showing the critical role of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Southern Pacific Railroad in connecting towns such as Morgan City and Patterson to broader markets. The inclusion of bathymetric contours throughout Atchafalaya Bay and Vermilion Bay reveals the underwater topography essential for navigating these shallow coastal waters, while the boundaries of the Russell Sage Foundation Marsh Island State Wildlife Refuge highlight the region's commitment to conservation amidst its industrial growth.
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Editions of this 1983 Morgan City Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of New Iberia Through Time
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1935 Morgan City
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1954 Morgan City
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1966 Morgan City
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1967 Morgan City
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1983 Morgan City
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