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2012 Map of Belle Isle

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Belle Isle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Belle Isle stands as a prominent topographical feature in this coastal St. Mary Parish landscape, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and tidal channels. The map documents the industrial footprint of the Belle Isle Gas and Oil Field at the southern edge of the state, where the land meets Atchafalaya Bay. The intricate hydrology is defined by major arteries like Wax Lake Pass and a dense web of smaller waterways, including Leopard Bayou, Bear Fork Bayou, and Hog Bayou.

Settlement is sparse in this marshy environment, with Fivemile Oaks appearing as a primary named point of interest. The area's diverse coastal geography is further detailed through named landforms such as Negro Hammock, Leopard Point, and islands like Goat Island and Grass Island. This map captures the characteristic interface of the Louisiana delta, where commercial resource extraction and natural bayou systems coexist.