2012 Map of South of South Pass

About this map

Gulf of Mexico waters dominate this coastal survey at the far southern edge of Louisiana's deltaic landscape. The map centers on the maritime interface where the terrestrial environment yields to the sea, defined by the narrow sediment-rich finger of South Pass. This geologically active region represents one of the primary distributaries of the Mississippi River system, where deposition and erosion constantly reshape the land. Industrial activity is indicated in the offshore environment by the Block 30 Gas Field, illustrating the intersection of natural delta formation and energy extraction in the early 21st century. The sparse labels reflect the transition from the marshy terminus of the river to the open ocean.