2024 Map of Barataria Pass

About this map

Grand Isle serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where residential streets like Admiral Craik Dr and Amaris Blvd meet the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River Delta, showing the critical passage of Barataria Pass between the main island and Isle Grande Terre. This area is a patchwork of shifting shoals and named marshes, including Queen Bess Island and Mendicant Island, which illustrate the ongoing evolution of the Louisiana shoreline. The map documents the boundary between Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish as it cuts across the open waters of Barataria Bay. Local infrastructure is concentrated along Bayou Rigaud, supporting the maritime activities and coastal life of this barrier island community. The presence of the Barataria Bay Waterway underscores the region's importance for navigation and commercial access to the interior wetlands.