2018 Map of Bay Coquette

About this map

Pelican Island and the intricate coastal transition of Plaquemines Parish are shown in this 2018 coastal study. The landscape is defined almost entirely by the tidal interaction of the Gulf of Mexico with the low-lying marshlands of southern Louisiana. Waterways such as Scofield Bayou and Bayou Trouve carve through the shifting landforms, while Bay Coquette sits at the edge of the open sea. This map captures a highly dynamic environment where the distinction between land and water is fluid, providing a precise spatial record of the barrier islands and interior bayous before further coastal erosion or sediment shifts. The absence of roads or permanent structures underscores the isolation and environmental sensitivity of this deltaic region.