2015 Map of Bay Tambour

About this map

Bay Tambour and the surrounding coastal marshlands of Jefferson Parish and Lafourche Parish reveal a complex network of waterways south of the Southwestern Louisiana Canal. The terrain is almost entirely defined by the movement of water through an intricate system of inlets and islands, including Andre Island and Martigan Point. Deep in the marsh, secluded water bodies like Hatchet Lake and Lake Andre sit amidst a labyrinth of bayous such as Snake Bayou and Bayou Casse-Tete. The presence of Daniels Cut suggests human modification of the natural hydrology to facilitate movement through the estuaries. This coastal area, where Caminada Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, demonstrates the highly fragmented nature of the Louisiana shoreline, characterized by features like Point Des Ilettes and various small bays including Bay l'Ours and Bassa Bassa Bay.