2012 Map of Bay L'Ours

About this map

The labyrinthine wetlands of Jefferson Parish are dominated by the expanse of Little Lake and the industrial footprint of energy extraction in the early 21st century. This coastal landscape is defined by the intersection of natural waterways and man-made channels, notably the Harvey Cutoff and Bayou Perot. The presence of the Little Lake Oil and Gas Field and the Little Temple Oil and Gas Field indicates the region's role in Louisiana's petroleum industry, with infrastructure integrated directly into the marsh environment. Water dominates the geography, with Bay L'Ours at the southern edge and Bayou Rigolettes snaking through the northern reaches. The survey captures a moment in the shifting deltaic landscape where traditional bayous like Bayou de la Gauche meet the wide basins of Turtle Bay, reflecting the ongoing environmental and economic character of the Mississippi River delta system.