1892 Map of Quarantine, 1930 Print
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1892 Map of Quarantine

USGS Topo · Published 1930

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The Mississippi River winds through the heart of the Mississippi Delta in this late nineteenth-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its narrow levees and vast surrounding wetlands. Linear communities like Guyot Settlement and Buras Settlement hug the riverbanks, where every acre of dry ground was vital for life between the river and the encroaching tides of the Gulf of Mexico. The map details a complex network of waterways, including Rappelle Canal and Bardel Canal, which served as critical transport arteries through the marshy terrain.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.2 x 20.9 inches

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