2012 Map of Waterproof

About this map

The town of Waterproof serves as the focal point of this Mississippi River delta landscape, where the town's position on the western bank is defined by the massive levee system and the Gorton Chute channel. This 2012 survey reveals an economy deeply tied to both the land and the subsurface, featuring extensive energy infrastructure like the Helena Oil Field and the Northeast Lake Saint John Gas Field. The alluvial plain is heavily bifurcated by a network of bayous, including Big Choctaw Bayou and Buffalo Bayou, which dictate the placement of rural settlements such as Highland, Richland, and Azucena. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of local landmarks including Winona Cem and Helena Cem, alongside small agricultural airstrips like the Ag Air Incorporated Airport that serve the surrounding fields.