1998 Map of Point Au Fer

About this map

Point Au Fer Island sits at the meeting point of Atchafalaya Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, representing a dynamic coastal landscape defined by shifting water and land. This 1998 survey illustrates the complex maritime geography of the Louisiana coast, where an Indefinite Boundary separates St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes across the marsh. The map shows the industrial footprint of the Locust Field and a prominent Pipeline Canal, highlighting the intersection of natural wetlands and the regional energy economy. Notable navigational aids like the lighthouse and radio tower on Eugene Island anchor the western edge, while a series of protective coastal features including Shell Reef and Narrow Hammock provide essential structure to this vulnerable shoreline. Waterways such as Raquel Pass and Little Bayou snake through the interior, showing the intricate tidal drainage system typical of this Gulf region.