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The navigator: containing directions for navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi rivers; with an ample account of these much admired waters, from the head of the former to the mouth of the latter, and a concise description of their to
title
navigator: containing directions for navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi rivers; with an ample account of these much admired waters, from the head of the former to the mouth of the latter, and a concise description of their towns, villages, harbours, settlements, &c. With accurate maps of the Ohio and Mississippi. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of Louisiana, and of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, as discovered by the voyage under Captians Lewis and Clarke. Seventh edition
Subject
Mississippi River, Description and travel, Ohio River, Description and travel, Louisiana, Description and travel, Monongahela River (W. Va. and Pa.), Description and travel, Allegheny River (Pa. and N. Y.), Description and travel, Mississippi River, Navigation, Ohio River, Navigation, Inland navigation, United States
Date created ms
1811
Abstract
The navigator, containing directions for navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi rivers. With an ample account of these much admired waters, from the head of the former to the mouth of the latter, and a concise description of their towns, villages, harbours, settlements, &c. With accurate maps of the Ohio and Mississippi. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of Louisiana, and of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, as discovered by the voyage under Captains Lewis and Clarke.
Memorial of E.H. Angamar relative to the navigation of Old River, to the Legislature of the state of Louisiana
title
Memorial of E.H. Angamar relative to the navigation of Old River, to the Legislature of the state of Louisiana
Subject
Old River (La.), Navigation, Red River (Tex.-La.), Navigation, Rivers, Louisiana, Public works, Louisiana, Flood control, Louisiana, Levees, Louisiana
Date created ms
1861
Discussion of the terminus of the Attakapas and Mississippi River near New Orleans by N.J. Powell, in 1850.
title
Discussion of the terminus of the Attakapas and Mississippi River near New Orleans by N.J. Powell, in 1850.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Railroads, Railroad companies, Railroad construction & maintenance, Navigation, Bayous, Railroad tracks, Wetlands
Date Issued
1850-08-20
Abstract
Text, August 20, 1850. Attakapas and Mississippi Railroad. Published in the Daily Picayune. Discussion of the terminus of the Attakapas and Mississippi River near New Orleans by N.J. Powell. The various navigation routes through the area's bayous and cost estimates on its construction are included.
Attakapas Railroad in 1851.
title
Attakapas Railroad in 1851.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Railroads, Railroad companies, Railroad construction & maintenance, Navigation, Bayous, Railroad tracks, Wetlands
Date Issued
1851-01-26
Abstract
Text, January 26, 1851. The Attakapas Railroad. Published in the New Orleans Bee. Includes typist's note at end of article. Describes the discussion surrounding the development of the Attakapas Railroad. The geographic and monetary hurdles.
Orleans navigation company
title
Orleans navigation company
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Meetings, Business enterprises, Navigation, Boat & ship companies
Date Issued
1826-04-03
Abstract
Text, April 3, 1826. Report on 8 new rules adopted by the Orleans Navigation Company at a meeting held in their office in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Survey General of the State, Baranger, Examines route between Berwick's Bay and New Orleans where a canal can be constructed capable of large vessels
title
Survey General of the State, Baranger, Examines route between Berwick's Bay and New Orleans where a canal can be constructed capable of large vessels
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Canals, New Orleans (La.), Construction, Navigation, Steamboats
Date Issued
1826-12-29
Abstract
Text. Survey General of the State, Baranger, Examines route between Berwick's Bay and New Orleans where a canal can be constructed capable of large vessels. The Argus; December 29, 1826; p. 2, c. 1.
Early navigation routes in Southwest Louisiana up to 1896.
title
Early navigation routes in Southwest Louisiana up to 1896.
Subject
Federal Writers' Project, Sugar Plantations, Sugar industry, Steamboats, Navigation, Bayous, Barges, Markets, Railroads, Cotton, Rice
Date Issued
1937-06-18
Abstract
Text, June 18, 1937. Early Navigation in Southwest Louisiana. The short article documents the use of rivers and bayous in Louisiana for movement of products and goods within Southwest Louisiana from pre 1815 to circa 1896.
Interior Navigation Company posts notice to obtain information on the best way to move obstructions in the Bayou St. John and Canal Carondelet
title
Interior Navigation Company posts notice to obtain information on the best way to move obstructions in the Bayou St. John and Canal Carondelet
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bayous, Canals, Debris, Navigation, Ships, Barges, Boats
Date Issued
1805-12-27
Abstract
Interior Navigation Company posts notice to obtain information on the best way to move obstructions in the Bayou St. John and Canal Carondelet. Louisiana Gazette; December 27, 1805; p. 3, c. 4.
News items from Louisiana in 1852.
title
News items from Louisiana in 1852.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Railroads, Taxes, Navigation, Telegraph
Date Issued
1852-11-24
Abstract
Text, November 24, 1852. Louisiana Items. Published in the Daily Picayune. Louisiana news items within St. Martin Parish, Bayou Plaquemines, Bayou Lafourche, Thibodauxville, Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, St. Francisville and Bayou Sara.
Steamboat Company Engages Mr. A Faselier of St. Mary to clear Bayou Sorel and Lake Chicot of obstructions to navigation
title
Steamboat Company Engages Mr. A Faselier of St. Mary to clear Bayou Sorel and Lake Chicot of obstructions to navigation
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Waterways, Navigation, Debris, Bayous, Steamboats
Date Issued
1827-02-02
Abstract
Text. Steamboat Company Engages Mr. A Faselier of St. Mary to clear Bayou Sorel and Lake Chicot of obstructions to navigation. The Argus; February 2, 1827; p. 2, c. 1.
Norman's chart of the Lower Mississippi River
title
Norman's chart of the Lower Mississippi River
Subject
Plantation owners, Mississippi, Plantation owners, Louisiana, Plantations, Mississippi River, Maps, Real property, Mississippi River, Maps, Mississippi River, Maps, Mississippi River, Navigation
Date created ms
1858
Abstract
Map of the river showing plantations and their owners.
Norman's chart of the Lower Mississippi River
title
Norman's chart of the Lower Mississippi River
Subject
Plantation owners, Mississippi, Plantation owners, Louisiana, Plantations, Mississippi River, Maps, Real property, Mississippi River, Maps, Mississippi River, Maps, Mississippi River, Navigation
Date Issued
1858
Abstract
Map of the river showing plantations and their owners.
Ouachita steamboat
title
Ouachita steamboat
Subject
Stern wheelers, Navigation, Cotton industry
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Steamboat Ouachita with cotton bales
Paddle boat
title
Paddle boat
Subject
Stern wheelers, Navigation
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Paddle boat W W of Monroe, Louisiana
America steamboat
title
America steamboat
Subject
Stern wheelers, Navigation
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Steamboat "America" in locks
Mattress Diagram (1895).
title
Mattress Diagram (1895).
Subject
Maps, Rivers, Deltas, Waterfronts, Wetlands, Navigation, Bays, Architecture, Diagrams
Date Issued
1880
Abstract
Mattress Diagram (1895).
view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
title
view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
Subject
Regions, Bayous, Trees, Waterfronts, Shrubs, Navigation, Commerce, Architecture, Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Entertainment, Opera houses, Operas & operettas, Catholic churches, Cathedrals, Horses, Houseboats, Folktales, Oaks
Date Issued
1903
Abstract
Original caption: "A view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
Spanish Map of the Gulf coast (1762).
title
Spanish Map of the Gulf coast (1762).
Subject
Maps, Rivers, Deltas, Waterfronts, Wetlands, Navigation, Bays
Date Issued
1762
Abstract
Spanish Map of the Gulf coast (1762).
Map displaying the South Pass lighthouse.
title
Map displaying the South Pass lighthouse.
Subject
Lighthouses, Lighthouse keepers, Maps, Rivers, Deltas, Waterfronts, Wetlands, Navigation, Bays, Architecture, Diagrams, Jetties, Construction, Pilings (Civil engineering)
Date Issued
1880
Abstract
Map displaying the South Pass light house.
Sheet piling wing dam.
title
Sheet piling wing dam.
Subject
Maps, Rivers, Deltas, Waterfronts, Wetlands, Navigation, Bays, Architecture, Diagrams, Jetties, Construction, Pilings (Civil engineering)
Date Issued
1880
Abstract
Sheet piling wing dam.

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