1971 Map of Pass Tante Phine

About this map

The Venice Oil Field and surrounding marshland dominate this 1971 orthophotomap of the Mississippi River Delta's lower reaches. The landscape is a complex network of natural waterways and industrial infrastructure, where Spanish Pass and Red Pass cut through the wetlands toward the Gulf of Mexico. The presence of numerous Oil Wells, Sludge Pits, and a dense system of canals and pipelines illustrates the intensive petroleum extraction occurring during this era. Local navigation and access are highlighted by features such as the Seaplane Ramp and a prominent Radio Tower. The transition from land to water is fluid, with internal bodies like Yankee Pond and Bog Pond protected by several Dams. This map provides a clear record of the coastal geography before decades of subsidence and erosion significantly altered the Plaquemines Parish shoreline.