1973 Map of Buras

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the northern corridor of this 1973 orthophotomap, where the settlement of Buras sits protected by a prominent levee system. This specialized survey blends traditional topographic data with aerial photography, revealing the intricate, water-logged geography of Plaquemines Parish as it meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape south of the river is a complex network of marshes and open water, including Adams Bay, Scofield Bay, and Cyprien and Gas Field Bay. Infrastructure for the local energy and maritime economy is evident through features like the Buras Boat Harbor, scattered Oil Wells, and the Radio Tower. Large conservation tracts like the Bohemia State Wildlife Management Area occupy the eastern bank, illustrating the region's character as a critical habitat where land and sea constantly shift.