2020 Map of Phoenix

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a deep bend through Plaquemines Parish in this recent study, defining the narrow strip of habitable land where communities like Alliance and Carlisle are situated. To the east, the landscape transitions into a complex network of waterways including River aux Chenes and Spanish Lake, illustrating the fragile hydrology of the Louisiana delta. The map details the vital infrastructure protecting these settlements, most notably the prominent Levy that follows the riverbank, and the extensive drainage systems such as the Forty-Arpent Canal and Belair Canal. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Saint Joseph Cem in Phoenix and the Ironton Cem near Ironton. Along the west bank, the footprint of coastal living is visible from Wills Point down to the docks of Myrtle Grove, where the Wilkinson Canal provides access to the interior marshlands.