Map of the Coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas from June 22, 1944

Name/Title

Map of the Coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas from June 22, 1944

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.53

Tags

Map, Public, World War II, WWII

Description

A complete map of the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas from June 22, 1944. The map was compiled and printed in Washington D.C. by the U.S. Coast And Geodetic Survey under the authority of the Secretary of Commerce. The map highlights some of the danger areas and training areas of the U.S. military.

Context

This map shows how Louisiana looked during June of 1944.

Collection

Rhodes Brothers Collections

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Source or Donor

Douglas J. Rhodes

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

*title of entry*, Rhodes Brothers Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.