1946 Map of Redfish Point SW
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1946 Map of Redfish Point SW

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The coastal landscape of Vermilion Parish takes center stage in this 1946 advance sheet, revealing the delicate balance between the marshy interior and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A series of significant engineering efforts are evident through the long, straight cuts of the Cutoff Canal, Mc Ilhenny Canal, and Last Point Canal, which intersect the wetlands to manage water flow and provide transit. Along the immediate shoreline, the land rises into the distinct wooded ridges known as Chenier Au Tigre, a crucial geographic feature for local habitation in this low-lying region. This area is anchored by St Francis Ch and the settlement at LeTigre, which sit just above the expansive Mud Flat. The map highlights the early 20th-century transition of the Louisiana coast as industrial canal-building began to reshape the natural drainage of Belle Isle Bayou.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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