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2020 Map of Bay Tambour

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bay Tambour
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bay Tambour and its surrounding wetlands define this modern coastal landscape on the boundary of Lafourche Parish and Jefferson Parish. The complex network of brackish inlets and bayous, including Bayou Casse-Tete and Raccoon Bayou, illustrates the highly fragmented nature of the contemporary Louisiana shoreline. Significant water bodies like Creole Bay and Caminada Bay are interspersed with low-lying features such as Andre Island and Martigan Point.

Industry and transport are represented by the Southwestern Louisiana Canal, a vital waterway for coastal navigation. The map also documents smaller named channels such as Daniels Cut and Fricot Bayou, which serve as key markers for local fishers and those studying the changing geography of the Gulf Coast. The presence of Lake Andre and Hatchet Lake further highlights the delicate balance between interior water bodies and the encroaching sea.