2015 Map of Pilottown

About this map

Pilottown stands as the primary outpost on this stretch of the Mississippi River, where the great river begins to fracture into its final terminal passes before meeting the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is a labyrinth of interconnected waterways and marshland islands such as Jaquines Island and Drauzenes Island. Navigational routes like Tiger Pass, Grand Pass, and Pass a Loutre dominate the geography, illustrating the vital maritime infrastructure required at the river's mouth. North of the town, access is maintained via Venice Boat Harbor Rd and Tiger Pass Rd, while further south, the land yields almost entirely to water at Bay Chalon and Zinzin Bay. This map documents the intricate hydrology of the delta, where named features like Mary Bowers Pond and Death Pond highlight the complex and shifting character of the Louisiana coast.