2018 Map of Empire

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the heart of Plaquemines Parish in this 2018 survey, defining a narrow strip of habitable land bounded by the Pointe A La Hache Relief Outlet and a network of wetlands. This landscape is a patchwork of bayous and bays, where small settlements like Empire and Tropical Bend sit along the levee system. For those researching local families, the presence of Nairn Cem, Cannon Cem, and the Point Pleasant Cem offers valuable reference points for historic community centers near Nairn and Point Pleasant. Beyond the river banks, the terrain dissolves into a complex aquatic environment featuring the Ballandock Canal, Spanish Pass, and the broad reaches of California Bay. The map captures the delicate balance between the industrial and transport infrastructure of the river and the encroaching waters of the Gulf of Mexico, visible near Bosco Island and Quarantine Bay.