2015 Map of Pass du Bois

About this map

The coastal waters of Plaquemines Parish meet the Gulf of Mexico in this nautical landscape at the extreme southern edge of Louisiana. The map focuses on the hydrologic transitions within the Mississippi River Delta, where narrow waterways such as Pass Du Bois and Pass La Graisse cut through the marshy terrain. These passes are vital arteries for the local ecosystem and the maritime traffic of the region, leading toward the open expanse of West Bay. Most of the area is characterized by open water and shifting coastal boundaries, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Gulf Coast shoreline. The grid of Section 24 and Township 23 South, Range 30 East provides a structural framework for this otherwise fluid maritime environment.