1946 Map of Redfish Point SW

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.