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2020 Map of Buras

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Buras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Mississippi River carves through this coastal landscape, defining the narrow strip of habitable land where the settlements of Buras and Ostrica are established. This 2020 survey highlights the delicate balance between the levee-protected riverfront and the encroaching wetlands of the Mississippi Delta. Near the river's edge, local life is anchored by sites like Our Lady of Good Harbor Cem and roads such as Navel Orange Dr, referencing the region's citrus heritage.

Beyond the levees, the geography dissolves into a complex network of bayous and canals, including Bayou Pompadour, Bardel Canal, and the Cuselich Canal. To the south and west, larger bodies of water and marshy landmarks like Lanaux Island and Pelican Island represent the shifting boundaries of the Louisiana coastline. The intricate waterway system, featuring Mitchell Cut and Scofield Bayou, illustrates the vital maritime infrastructure used for navigation and drainage in Plaquemines Parish.