1892 Map of St. Bernard
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1892 Map of St. Bernard

USGS Topo · Published 1892

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The Mississippi River creates a dramatic meander at English Turn in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Louisiana wetlands. Following the river's high ground, a string of small settlements and plantations including Saxonholm, Poydras, and St Clair anchor the local economy against the surrounding marsh. The infrastructure of the era is defined by the New Orleans and Gulf Railroad, which branches eastward toward Shell Beach, connecting interior points like Toca and Reggio to the city. To the north, the defensive remains of Battery Bienvenue stand near the confluence of Bayou Bienvenue and Bayou Maxent, marking a strategic site guarding the approach from Lake Borgne. The map also details the Lake Borgne Canal, a vital late-century engineering effort to link the river to the gulf waters.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1892
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 19.9 inches

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