1955 Map of Three Mile Bay

About this map

Mississippi Sound defines the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the tides of the mid-1950s meet a complex network of marshlands and inlets. The area is characterized by shifting water bodies such as Boudreau Bay and Three Mile Bay, separated by low-lying points like Shell Point and Negro Point. This survey, compiled from 1952 aerial photography and planetable work, captures the intricate hydrography of St. Bernard Parish before modern shoreline changes. Navigational landmarks like Three Mile Pass and family-named features including Northwest Jack Williams Bay highlight the local geography of the wetlands. The map details an environment dominated by water and small islands, including Crooked Island and Mink Island, illustrating the primitive coastal conditions of the era where no roads or trails yet penetrated the marsh.