Loading map...

1958 Map of Breton Island

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Breton Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Breton National Wildlife Refuge and Delta National Wildlife Refuge dominate this coastal landscape at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The geography is defined by a complex network of passes and bayous, including Bienvenue Pass, Octave Pass, and Main Pass. This late 1950s survey reveals the industrial character of the Louisiana coast, specifically highlighting the Romere Pass Oil and Gas Field and the Delta Duck Oil Field.

A notable engineering project of the era, the Mississippi River - Gulf Outlet Channel, is shown under construction, cutting through the Gulf of Mexico. Navigational landmarks like the Breton Island Light and Breton Island Day Beacon provide critical reference points for the area's maritime traffic. Numerous named water bodies, such as Speckled Goose Pond and Lake Romere, illustrate the intricate hydrology of the salt and fresh marshes.