Accession Number:

AD0779578

Title:

A Survey of Strategic Commerce and Industry along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of Mexico.

Descriptive Note:

Student essay,

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Sommer,William E.

Report Date:

1974-01-04

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

A description is given of the Mississippi River with special attention to the reach between Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Gulf of Mexico and its capacity to accommodate ocean-going vessels. Also, the importance of the rivers connection to the inland waterway system and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is demonstrated. A survey was made of the major industries along the river between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of Mexico and their products. Emphasis is given to the expanding petrochemical industry in view of the energy crisis. Trends in industrial development are explored. The strategic value of the river in terms of water for industrial and navigation purposes is established. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• *ECONOMICS
• *INDUSTRIES
• *RIVERS
• *MEXICO GULF
• MILITARY TRANSPORTATION
• COMMERCE
• RATINGS
• CARGO SHIPS
• NAVIGATION
• INLAND WATERWAYS
• CARGO
• PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
• WATER SUPPLIES
• INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
• MARINE TRANSPORTATION
• SURVEYS
• LOUISIANA

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE