1998 Map of Three Bayou Bay

About this map

The extensive marshlands and water bodies of Jefferson Parish are dominated by the infrastructure of the energy industry in the late 1990s. The Lafitte Oil and Gas Field and the Three Bayou Oil and Gas Field define the human footprint on this landscape, characterized by numerous drill holes, platforms, and pipelines. Marine transportation is facilitated by the Barataria Bay Waterway and the Dupre Cut, providing essential routes through the complex network of Three Bayou Bay and Turtle Bay. Small settlements or outposts like Cutler and Maurice are situated along the winding paths of Bayou Cutler and Maurice Bayou, reflecting a way of life deeply tied to the coastal Louisiana environment. The presence of the Texaco Heliport serves as a reminder of the logistical coordination required to manage these offshore and marsh-based operations.