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2012 Map of Mink Bayou

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Leeville Oil and Gas Field anchors the southern portion of this coastal quadrangle, where the industrial footprint of energy extraction meets the fragile wetlands of Lafourche Parish. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of petroleum infrastructure alongside a complex network of waterways, including the Bayou Ferblanc Oil Field and Bay Jaque Oil Field. The prominent corridor of Bayou Lafourche runs through the western section, serving as a vital artery for the region's maritime and industrial activity.

The intricate geography of the Gulf coast is visible through numerous named features like Mink Bayou, Bay Rambo, and Lake Pierre. Human intervention in this marshy environment is further represented by the Southwestern Louisiana Canal, which cuts across the lower marshes. This era of mapping shows a region deeply transformed by the demands of the oil industry, even as it remains vulnerable to the shifting waters of the Gulf of Mexico.