2025 Map of Bay Coquette

About this map

Pelican Island and the coastal marshes of Plaquemines Parish define this aquatic landscape at the edge of the Mississippi River delta. This survey documents the ephemeral nature of the Louisiana shoreline, where the shifting boundaries of Scofield Bayou and Bayou Trouve meet the expansive Gulf of America. The area is characterized by low-lying wetlands and shallow water bodies like Bay Coquette, reflecting a territory largely untouched by permanent infrastructure or road networks. For those studying the evolution of the Gulf Coast, this map provides a clear record of the modern hydrography and island formations that shield the interior bayous from the open sea.