1994 Map of Lake La Graisse

About this map

Terrebonne Bay and the surrounding marshlands of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast are dominated by a massive industrial infrastructure of energy extraction in this mid-1990s survey. The map details the expansive Lake Barre Oil and Gas Field, showing a dense network of well platforms and gas wells that define the economic character of the region. This is a landscape where land and water blur, featuring tidal flats and numerous inlets like Seabreeze Pass and Barre Pass. The intricate coastal geography includes Lake La Graisse and Lake Saint Jean Baptiste, providing a clear record of the shoreline before further subsidence and erosion. Beyond the mineral resources, the map identifies specific navigation markers and landforms such as Point Meshe and Raccoon, which are essential for those studying the evolving topography of the Louisiana bayou.