1979 Map of Mulberry Island East, 1980 Print
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1979 Map of Mulberry Island East

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Freshwater Bayou carves a straight path through the salt marshes of Vermilion Parish in this late 1970s orthophotomap, serving as a critical artery for the region's energy and maritime economy. This coastal landscape is defined by its east-west ridges — elevated cheniers that provide the only firm ground amidst the wetlands. Significant landmarks such as Pecan Island, Mulberry Island, Beef Ridge, and Sand Ridge represent these unique geological features where settlement and industry naturally clustered. The map reveals an intensive industrial footprint with numerous Drill Holes, Sludge Pits, and a sprawling Gas Field situated north of the ridges. Near the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico, the Freshwater Bayou Channel passes a navigational Lock and several offshore Platforms, while the warning of Masts Exposed near the coast hints at the navigational hazards of this working waterfront.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.9 inches

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