Loading map...

1998 Map of Dixon Bay

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Dixon Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River dominates this coastal landscape at the turn of the millennium, serving as a critical artery for both maritime navigation and industrial extraction. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways including Tom Loar Pass, Joseph Bayou, and Williams Pass, which thread through the fragile marshlands of Plaquemines Parish. This environment is characterized by a heavy industrial footprint, with expansive energy operations such as the Block 52 Oil Field and the Block 53 Oil and Gas Field marked by numerous wells and platforms.

Conservation efforts are evident in the State Waterfowl Management Area, which occupies a significant portion of the eastern marshes. Local landmarks and family-named features like Bob Taylors Pond and Double Bayou provide a more personal layer of history amidst the larger industrial and environmental shifts. This period shows the region's reliance on river navigation aids, documented by multiple Lights and a Helicopter Pad used to service the remote offshore and marsh-based infrastructure.