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1998 Map of Burrwood Bayou West

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Burrwood Bayou West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Southwest Pass serves as the dominant maritime artery in this coastal survey, cutting through the delta marshes where the Mississippi meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is a complex network of industrial and navigational infrastructure, defined by the extensive Oil Field operations and numerous Oil Wells that dot the wetlands. Protective engineering is evident in the long reaches of the West Jetty and East Jetty, which channel the river's flow past Mud Bay and into the open sea.

Navigational markers, including various lights and a helipad, underscore the area's role as a critical transition point for deep-water shipping. The map details the shifting interface of water and land around Burrwood Bayou and West Bay, recording a specific moment in the mid-to-late 20th century before significant coastal changes. Key river markers like Mile 20 and Mile 15 provide essential reference points for river pilots and industrial surveyors tracking the evolution of the pass.