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1994 Map of Tigre Lagoon

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Tigre Lagoon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Vermilion Bay dominates the southern reaches of this coastal survey, where the marshy transition between land and water is defined by an intricate network of natural bayous and industrial channels. The landscape reflects the mid-century intersection of maritime transport and energy extraction, characterized by the Intracostal Waterway cutting through the wetlands and the presence of the Tigre Lagoon Oil and Gas Field.

Waterways like Bayou Petite Anse and Bayou Portage snake through the terrain, while man-made features like the Avery Canal suggest the organized drainage and access required for the region's industry. The shifting nature of this environment is noted by an Indefinite Boundary between Vermilion and Iberia Parishes, highlighting the fluid geography of the Louisiana coast. Small named features such as Champlain Point and Shark Island provide vital landmarks for navigating these low-lying marshlands.