Fourleague Bay and the surrounding marshlands of Terrebonne Parish dominate this coastal survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the extraction of natural resources. The intrusion of industrial activity into the wetlands is evident through the placement of several energy sites, including the Fourleague Bay Gas Field and the Oyster Bay Oil Field. This hydrographic network is intricate, featuring the expanse of Lake Chapeau and the winding course of Wildcat Bayou. Navigation remains a critical element for this remote region, marked by the Mosquito Point Light situated near Mosquito Point. Landmarks such as South Point and Shell Point define the bay's perimeter, while the interior is fragmented by smaller channels like Mosquito Bayou and Big Carencro Bayou.
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1932 · Lake Decade
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Oyster Bayou
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Lake Decade
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Oyster Bayou
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Point Au Fer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Point Au Fer NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Point Au Fer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000