1893 Map of Rigolets

About this map

Ft. Pike stands as a sentinel at the western entrance to The Rigolets, marking a landscape of marsh and waterway where the Louisiana Mississippi Boundary Line follows the winding course of the Pearl River. This 1893 survey details the critical coastal transition between Lake St Catharine and Lake Borgne. The infrastructure of the era is dominated by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which traverses Rabbit Island and Pearl River Island via a series of passes and lookout points. The mapping reveals a sparse coastal settlement pattern, with Claiborne appearing on the eastern edge near the Bayou Isle aux Pois. The intricate hydrology of the region is characterized by multiple outlets including the West Mouth, East Mouth, and North Pass, illustrating the complex flow of water through the Grand Plains toward the Gulf.