2015 Map of Alligator Point

About this map

Alligator Point and the low-lying marshlands of the Orleans Parish St Bernard Parish line dominate this coastal survey. The landscape is defined by a complex network of brackish lagoons and tidal channels, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the southern reaches of Lake Borgne. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the northern section of the map, providing a vital shipping artery that separates Lake Catherine and Lake Saint Catherine from the southern marshes. This environment is characterized by landforms like Shell Point and Point Cataline, which mark the fragile boundary between the mainland and the open gulf. Navigational passes such as Unknown Pass and winding waterways like Bayou Platte and Truloix Bayou illustrate the fluid nature of this Louisiana delta region, where traditional township boundaries like t11s r15e overlay a constantly shifting amphibious terrain.