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1955 Map of Point Chicot

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Point Chicot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Deadman Island and the fragmented marshlands of the outer Mississippi Delta define this coastal environment during the mid-1950s. Located at the intersection of Eloi Bay, Breton Sound, and Chandeleur Sound, the landscape consists of low-lying islands and narrow passes. The presence of the Point Chicot Light and a designated Beacon suggests the importance of this area for maritime navigation through the shifting shallows.

A strictly aquatic boundary separates the St Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish line across the open water. Features like Chicot Island and Grass Island are shown in their mid-century configurations, providing a baseline for researchers tracking coastal erosion and the changing geography of the Louisiana gulf. Notable landmarks such as Deadman Point and Gate 2 offer specific points of reference for local historians and maritime enthusiasts interested in this remote section of the sound.