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1954 Map of Schooner Bayou NW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Schooner Bayou NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The vast marshlands and coastal prairies of southern Vermilion Parish are defined here by a network of drainage and transportation canals essential to the local economy. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the wetland, intersecting with several local arteries including Spencer Canal, Robins Canal, and Sledge Canal. These waterways, along with the Warren Trail, reflect the engineering efforts required to navigate and utilize this low-lying landscape during the mid-20th century.

Local settlement and history are anchored by the Marceaux Sch and the distinct elevation of Pine Island in the southeastern corner. The map also meticulously notes a Retracement Line of Previous Survey, showing the ongoing refinement of property and parish boundaries. State involvement is evidenced by the route of State Louisiana Highway No 516, providing a vital land link across the marshy terrain.