2012 Map of Bay Ronquille

About this map

Point Cheniere Ronquille and its surrounding wetlands define this fragile transition zone where the Mississippi River Delta meets the open sea. This 2012 survey reveals a complex network of estuarine waters, including Billet Bay and Bay Ronquille, illustrating the dynamic interplay between land and water in Plaquemines Parish. The landscape is characterized by intricate marshlands and narrow waterways such as Bayou Cheniere Ronquille and the artificial Robinson Canal, which facilitate movement through the shallow bays. To the south, the barrier landforms separate these inland basins from the vast Gulf of Mexico. These maps are essential for researchers tracking coastal change, showing the specific contours of Bay Long and Bay La Mer before the continued effects of subsidence and erosion. The absence of permanent inland settlements highlights the area's primary role as a maritime and ecological resource rather than a residential hub.