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1947 Map of Wilkinson Bay

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Wilkinson Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Coastal marshlands and intricate waterways define this delta landscape where Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish meet. The area is characterized by a fragile network of marshes and open water, anchored by the significant Manila Cabinash P O and Camp Dewey settlements. These outposts reflect the localized fishing and trapping economy of the mid-20th century, situated among tidal features like St Marys Pt and Saturday I.

Navigable channels such as the Wilkinson Canal and Bayou Dupont slice through the wetlands, connecting inland reaches to the expansive Barataria Bay. The map reveals a complex aquatic geography of named inlets and lakes, including Bay Chene Fleur and Mud Lake, providing a clear record of the shoreline and hydrology before decades of significant coastal change altered these southern Louisiana parishes.