2015 Map of Bayou Blanc

About this map

Marsh Island dominates this coastal landscape, where a dense network of tidal waterways meets the Gulf of Mexico. The area is defined by the intricate hydrology of Bayou Blanc and the diverging paths of East Branch Oyster Bayou and West Branch Oyster Bayou. This 2015 survey reveals an environment shaped by water, with numerous shallow basins including Lake Blanc, Lake Michael, and Scat Lake scattered across the marsh. To the north, Worm Point and Worm Cove mark the transition into the broader waters of West Cote Blanche Bay. The map provides a precise layout of the township and range lines, such as t17s r6e, which delineate these wetlands. This document serves as a record of the fragile Louisiana coastline before further coastal erosion or rising tides alter the reach of Joe Aucoin Bayou and the surrounding salt marshes.