
Breton Sound dominates this coastal landscape where the waters of Quarantine Bay and Grand Bay meet the intricate marshlands of Plaquemines Parish. The map reveals a highly developed offshore industrial environment during the early 1990s, characterized by the Block 33 and 35 Oil Field and numerous extraction markers including a drill hole, sludge pit, and several platforms. Along the shifting shoreline, features like Sable Island and Raccoon Point stand as maritime landmarks alongside localized infrastructure such as a heliport, radio tower, and pumping station. The complex network of coastal waterways, including Bayou Fort and Raccoon Pass, illustrates the intersection of natural deltaic formations and the intensive maritime energy industry that defines this region of the Gulf Coast.
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1892 · Quarantine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · La Fortuna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Forts
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Dime
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Taylor Pass
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Tropical Bend
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Black Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Empire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Black Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Empire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500