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1971 Map of Coquille Point

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Coquille Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Breton Sound dominates this coastal landscape, where the shifting boundaries of the Mississippi River delta meet the industrial footprint of the early 1970s. The marshy fringes of Plaquemines Parish are defined by a complex network of waterways, including Quarantine Bay and Grand Coquille Bay. This orthophotomap provides a rare hybrid view of the terrain, showing the interplay between natural landforms like Sable Island and the encroaching petroleum infrastructure.

Extensive offshore activity is evident through the Block 33 and 35 Oil Field and various isolated Platform locations scattered across the sound. On the southern landmasses, specialized facilities such as a Heliport, Pumping Station, and Radio Tower serve the Oil Well sites and Sludge Pit areas near Deepwater Point. Coastal markers like Fort Point and Coquille Point anchor the shoreline, while navigation is aided by a Light at Raccoon Pass.