2018 Map of Coquille Point

About this map

Sable Island and the fragile, shifting marshlands of Plaquemines Parish define this coastal survey at the edge of the Gulf. The landscape is dominated by tidal waters and low-lying points of land, illustrating the fluid geography where Bayou Plaquemines and Fort Bayou meet the open sea. This environment, characterized by expansive areas like Quarantine Bay and Grand Bay, demonstrates the traditional deltaic structure of coastal Louisiana before continued subsidence and erosion further altered these landforms. To the north, the submerged Battledore Reef marks a significant maritime feature for those navigating these shallow waters. The map provides a precise record of landmarks such as Raccoon Point, Coquille Point, and Deepwater Point, which serve as vital reference markers for local mariners and those studying the evolving shoreline of the lower Mississippi River delta region.