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1968 Map of Proctor Point

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Proctor Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lake Borgne dominates this coastal survey, where the marshlands of St. Bernard Parish meet the open water. The map documents a critical period of industrial and navigational infrastructure, notably the Mississippi River - Gulf Outlet Canal carving through the southern marsh. This deep-water shipping channel, bordered by a substantial Spoil Area, fundamentally altered the local hydrology and landscape during the mid-20th century.

Familiar coastal landmarks like Proctor Point and Proctor Point No 3 define the shoreline, which is deeply indented by a network of tidal passages including Grand Bayou, Flagpole Bayou, and Camp Bayou. The interior marsh is dotted with small navigational aids and markers such as Luce and various Drill Holes, reflecting the region's historical ties to maritime transit and resource exploration. The presence of Fort Bayou and Stamp Bayou further illustrates the complex drainage patterns of this Louisiana wetlands environment before subsequent decades of coastal change.