1951 Map of South Point, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of South Point

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain dominates this mid-century coastal survey, capturing the southeastern corner where the lake meets the surrounding marshlands. The landscape is defined by its watery transition, featuring the narrow landform of Point Platte and the marshy inlet of Point au Chien along the northern shoreline. This map illustrates the vital transportation corridor connecting New Orleans to the north, specifically the path of the Southern railroad line as it traverses the narrow strip of land between the lake and the interior marshes. Near the southeastern corner, the settlement at South Point stands as a focal point for local geography, adjacent to the intricate waterways of Irish Bayou Lagoon and the Little Woods Canal. The map also clearly delineates the administrative boundary between St Tammany Parish and Orleans Parish, which cuts across the open waters of the lake.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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