1970 Map of Point Au Fer

About this map

Point Au Fer Island sits at the exposed transition where the Atchafalaya Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. This low-lying coastal landscape is defined by its volatile amphibious geography, featuring the extensive Point Au Fer Shell Reef and a network of tidal passes like Raquet Pass. The area's industrial importance is evident in the sprawling Point Au Fer Oil Field, which is crisscrossed by an intricate Pipeline system and access channels such as the one leading to Burkes. Navigational landmarks are sparse but critical in this marshy environment, including a Lighthouse and Radio Tower on Eugene Island. Localized features like Little Hammock and Narrow Hammock provide rare points of elevation amidst the expansive marshes and bayous, while named locations such as Dead Alligator Point and Fishing Point suggest the traditional activities of the Terrebonne Parish coast.