2018 Map of Phoenix

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The Mississippi River dictates the landscape of this Plaquemines Parish region, where river-hugging settlements like Alliance, Phoenix, and Ironton are protected by an extensive Levy system. The low-lying terrain east of the river is a complex network of wetlands and drainage projects, including the Forty-Arpent Canal, River aux Chenes, and Spanish Lake. This era shows a clear division between the industrialized riverfront and the vast aquatic interior of Shell Bayou and Sun Bayou. Genealogists and local researchers will find the Ironton Cem and Belair Cem clearly marked near their respective historical communities, while the presence of the Back Levee Canal and numerous named waterways like the Joe Gravolet Canal illustrate the ongoing effort to manage the Delta's hydrology.