2018 Map of Bay Dosgris

About this map

Alombro Cem sits at the heart of this coastal landscape, a small land-based marker amid a complex network of wetlands and tidal waters where Jefferson Parish and Lafourche Parish meet. This 2018 survey reveals the intricate hydrography of the Mississippi River delta region, showing how the Barataria Bay Waterway cuts through the marsh to provide passage toward the Gulf of Mexico. The map illustrates a territory defined by shifting water boundaries, including Bay Dosgris, Saint Joseph Bay, and Snail Bay. Numerous waterways like Manila Bayou and Grand Bayou thread between the bays, creating a fragmented landscape of islands and channels. This modern record is essential for understanding the contemporary state of the Louisiana coast, where traditional place names like Bayou Casse-Tete and Creole Pass persist even as the shoreline undergoes constant environmental change.