2015 Map of Venice

About this map

Venice stands at the terminus of La 23, marking a critical juncture where the solid land of the Mississippi delta dissolves into a complex web of bays and bayous. This survey details the precarious geography of the lower Plaquemines Parish peninsula, showing the industrial footprints along Coast Guard Rd and McDermott Rd that serve the offshore and river economies. The landscape is defined by the massive flow of the Mississippi River and its numerous distributaries, including The Jump and Baptiste Collette Bayou. To the east and west, the map records an intricate coastal environment featuring Wilder Flats, Benneys Bay, and Yaratich Bend. Local history is anchored by the Boothville Cem and the settlement of Orchard, located just upstream from the branching waterways of Spanish Pass and Tiger Pass.