2024 Map of South of South Pass

About this map

South Pass marks the northern limit of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial world gives way to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Located at the distal tip of the Mississippi River Delta in Plaquemines Parish, this map documents the contemporary coastline and the shifting shoals where the river's influence meets the sea. The sparse detail on this sheet reflects the dynamic nature of the birdfoot delta, where landmasses are frequently subject to erosion and submergence. Researchers and mariners can observe the current shoreline geometry of South Pass and the surrounding marine environment, providing a specific data point for the ongoing geological and hydrological changes at one of the southernmost points of the United States.