1954 Map of Redfish Point SE

About this map

Marsh Island and the coastal waters of Vermilion Bay dominate this mid-century topographic study, capturing the intricate shoreline of coastal Louisiana before significant modern changes. The landscape is defined by the critical passage of Southwest Pass, which separates the island from the mainland near the boundary of Vermilion Parish and Iberia Parish. This 1932 field examination, compiled into an advance sheet, provides rare documentation of the historic Pirogue Trail cutting through the wetlands, a detail reflecting traditional transportation methods used in the bayou long before extensive road development. To the west, Portage Lake and the colorfully named Hell Hole sit amidst a network of small inlets and marshes. Coastal navigation is anchored by named landmarks including Lighthouse Point, Southwest Point, and Porpoise Point, tracing the edge where the marsh meets the Gulf of Mexico.