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2012 Map of Door Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Door Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Chandeleur Sound dominates this coastal survey, where the shifting interface of water and land in Saint Bernard Parish is documented with precision. The geography is characterized by a complex network of brackish channels and marshy outcroppings, including Jack Williams Bayou and the curiously named Murder Bayou. These waterways surround several low-lying landforms such as Sundown Island and the Pfiefer Keys, which serve as critical markers for navigation in an environment constantly reshaped by the Gulf.

Maritime activity is centered around aids to navigation, specifically the Door Point Light and Grand Pass Oyster Bay Light. These points of reference define the passage through areas like Deep Water Pass and Grand Pass, which historically supported the local oyster industry and regional maritime traffic. The map captures the delicate state of the Louisiana coastline, documenting features like Pelican Point and Brush Island before further subsidence and erosion continue to alter this fragile deltaic landscape.