1954 Map of Morgan Harbor
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1954 Map of Morgan Harbor

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Bayou La Loutre and the surrounding coastal marshlands of St. Bernard Parish are meticulously documented in this mid-century survey based on 1935 field examinations. The landscape is a complex labyrinth of waterways, punctuated by named points and islands such as Comfort Island and Rawhead. Significant maritime features like Morgan Harbor Pass and Treasure Bay indicate the essential role of water-based navigation in this tidal environment. The transition from the inland Skiff Lake and Whitelog Lake to the open Chandeleur Sound illustrates the precarious geography of the Louisiana coast before modern shoreline changes. Locations such as Deadman Pt on the Chandeleur Islands and the sheltered Twilight Harbor suggest a history of maritime activity and local place-naming by the fishermen and trappers who once worked these marshes.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions18.4 x 23.2 inches

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