2012 Map of Wilkinson Bay

About this map

Manila Village Oil Field and the nearby Manilla settlement mark a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial extraction and the intricate marshlands of coastal Louisiana. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a maritime environment where oil and gas infrastructure is embedded directly into the wetlands. A notable logistics hub is visible at the Saturday Island Tank Battery Seaplane Base, highlighting how transportation in this region relies on aerial and waterborne access rather than traditional roads. The interior is a complex network of water bodies, including Wilkinson Bay and Wilkinson Bayou, which serve as the primary conduits through the marshes. Geographic landmarks such as Saint Marys Point, Milligen Point, and Grand Island Point define the southern reaches where the bayous meet the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The map documents the extensive footprint of energy production at the Saturday Island Oil and Gas Field, showing the layout of canals and platforms necessary for coastal resource management.