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2012 Map of Bayou Sorrel

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bayou Sorrel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Lower Grand River and its labyrinthine bayous define this Iberville Parish landscape, where water and industry have long been intertwined. The settlement of Bayou Sorrel sits at a critical junction of the river and local roads, supported by the nearby Bayou Sorrel Boat Landing. The region's archaeological and cultural history is evidenced by the Indian Mound Cem, while its modern economic character is shaped by extensive energy extraction. Numerous designated zones including the Sullivan Lake Oil and Gas Field and Crescent Oil Field are scattered across the wetlands.

Small communities like Crescent, The Parks, and Choctaw are connected by a network of drainage ditches and canals, such as Wilberts Canal and Mound Ditch. The geography is a complex arrangement of islands and waterways, notably Big Island and Little Island, which reflect the dynamic nature of the Atchafalaya Basin environment. Private infrastructure like the Freeman Landing Strip also appears, serving the more remote reaches of the parish.