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1973 Map of Pointe a La Hache

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Pointe a La Hache
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the corridor of life and industry in this portion of Plaquemines Parish, where narrow strips of cultivated land cling to the riverbanks before giving way to an expansive network of marsh and open water. Along the east bank, Pointe a la Hache serves as a focal point for the community, supported by the Pointe a la Hache Boat Harbor and spiritual landmarks like Hope Chapel. Across the water, the New Orleans and Coast RR tracks follow the western levee, connecting settlements such as Point Celeste and Magnolia.

Beyond the river-facing settlements, the landscape is dominated by the Pointe a la Hache Oil and Gas Field, illustrating the region's mid-century reliance on energy extraction. This 1970s orthophotomap reveals the complex hydrology of the delta, from the tidal reaches of Lake Judge Perez to the intricate channels of Bayou Grande and Lower Grand Bayou. The presence of St Jude Sch and St Thomas Ch indicates established rural neighborhoods situated between the heavy industry of the oil fields and the river's transport lanes.