2018 Map of Belle Chasse

About this map

Belle Chasse sits along a sharp bend of the Mississippi River, serving as a focal point for the complex intersection of river-dependent industry and swamp drainage south of New Orleans. The map documents the intricate canal systems that define the low-lying terrain of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes, including the Braithwaite Canal, Forty Arpent Canal, and the long reach of Bayou Mandeville. Evidence of the region's hydraulic history is visible in features like the Caernarvon Crevasse and Poydras Crevasse, marking locations of significant levee breaches. Small riverfront communities such as Scarsdale, Stella, and Braithwaite are linked by the Belle Chasse Ferry, while interior features like Big Mar and Tigers Ridge reflect the transitional landscape between the river levees and the coastal marsh.