1998 Map of Bayou Lucien

About this map

Marsh Island dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a dedicated sanctuary within the Marsh Island State Wildlife Refuge. Situated between Vermilion Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the area is defined by a complex network of waterways including Big Charles Bayou, Bayou Chene, and Bayou Lucien. The southern coastline is marked by significant maritime hazards and natural structures like Diamond Reef, Shell Reef, and Grosse Isle Point. Inland, large brackish water bodies such as Lake Jefferson, Lucien Lake, and Lake Ferme dot the marshland. This late 20th-century survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the Louisiana coast, where offshore Oil Wells indicate the proximity of energy infrastructure to protected conservation lands along the Vermilion and Iberia Parish line.