2012 Map of Hell Hole Bayou

About this map

Deadman Island and the surrounding marshlands of Iberia Parish characterize this coastal landscape where the land dissolves into the Gulf of Mexico. The area is defined by its complex hydrology and industrial footprint, notably the Hell Hole Bayou Gas Field and the offshore Lighthouse Point Gas Field. These features highlight the importance of energy extraction in the Louisiana wetlands during the early 21st century. The geography is a mosaic of brackish water bodies like Portage Lake and named coastal landmarks such as Lighthouse Point and Porpoise Point. The presence of Tete Butte Reef just offshore suggests the precarious nature of this subsiding coastline. This survey documents the specific shoreline configuration and maritime industry locations before the continued effects of coastal erosion and tropical weather systems further alter the geography of the Hell Hole region.