2012 Map of Pass a Loutre West

About this map

The Mississippi River Delta reveals its intricate, fluid geography in this modern survey of Plaquemines Parish. This water-dominant landscape is defined by a complex network of passes and islands where the river meets the Gulf, characterized by features like Goose Island and Spanish Island. The area shows the imprint of industrial activity through the Raphael Pass Gas Field, while dozens of locally named water bodies—such as Dead Women Inside Pond, Camps Pond, and Bastian Lake—suggest a rich history of local nomenclature tied to navigation and subsistence. The mapping of the Parry O'Neill Reef and various bends like Hingle Bend underscores the dynamic and hazardous nature of these coastal waterways as they existed in the early twenty-first century.