2012 Map of Western Isles Dernieres

About this map

Raccoon Island and its westernmost tip at Raccoon Point stand as isolated remnants of a barrier island chain along the Terrebonne Parish coast. This 2012 survey illustrates the precarious nature of these landforms where the Gulf of Mexico meets Caillou Bay. The presence of the Pass Wilson Oil and Gas Field indicates the industrial utilization of these offshore waters, even as the coastal geography continues to shift. To the northeast, the map tracks the outlet of Bayou l'Ourse, providing a snapshot of the intricate transition from inland waterways to the open sea during the early 21st century.