2024 Map of Coquille Point

About this map

Battledore Reef and the expansive waters of Breton Sound dominate this coastal landscape where the Mississippi River delta meets the Gulf of Mexico. The geography is defined by a delicate network of marshland points and shallow bays, including Little Coquille Bay and Grand Coquille Bay. This maritime environment in Plaquemines Parish serves as a critical interface between inland waterways like Bayou Plaquemines and the open sea. The presence of named features such as Fort Point and Coquille Point indicates historically significant landmarks along the shifting shoreline. Navigation through the area is guided by natural breaks like Raccoon Pass, which separates Sable Island from the mainland points. The survey provides a clear view of the complex hydrography of the lower delta, tracing the reaches of Quarantine Bay and Grand Bay as they appeared in the early 21st century.