2015 Map of Bertrandville

About this map

The Mississippi River snakes through the eastern portion of this coastal Louisiana landscape, defining the agricultural and industrial corridor south of Gretna. Dense suburban developments like Woodmere and Estelle contrast sharply with the expansive wetlands of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which dominates the western half of the sheet. The region's intricate water management is visible through a complex network of man-made channels including the Intracoastal Waterway, Hero Cutoff, and Vendome Canal, all vital for navigation and drainage in the low-lying delta. Along the river's west bank, a string of historic settlements such as Oakville, Bertrandville, and Jesuits Bend follow the higher ground of the natural levee. This area also serves as a strategic military and aviation hub, anchored by the New Orleans Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base and the Southern Seaplane Airport.