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1979 Map of Redfish Point

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Redfish Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Vermilion Bay dominates this coastal landscape, showing the transition between the open waters of the Gulf and the intricate marshlands of the Louisiana coast in the late 1970s. The map highlights the extensive conservation efforts in the region, with large tracts of land dedicated to the State Wildlife Refuge and the Paul J Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary. These protected areas flank the bay, framing a seascape punctuated by industrial development.

Evidence of the region's energy economy is visible throughout the bay, centered on the Redfish Point Gas Field. Numerous platforms and a designated Pipeline Area reveal the complex infrastructure required for offshore extraction during this era. Landforms like Redfish Point and Indian Point serve as coastal anchors, while the Vermilion River Cutoff and North Lake illustrate the dynamic hydrology where inland waters meet the sea.