
Isles Dernieres and Whiskey Island stand as the primary landforms in this maritime landscape of southern Terrebonne Parish. The area is defined by a complex network of coastal waterways where the Gulf of America meets an intricate system of bays and bayous. Inlets such as Whiskey Pass and Coupe Nouvelle break the barrier island chain, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Louisiana shoreline. Interior waters including Pelican Lake, Bay Round, and Bay Wilson are interconnected by passages like Pass Wilson and Pelican Bayou. This environment, dominated by names like Bay California and Big Misale Bayou, reflects a region where the boundary between land and sea is constantly shifting, providing a clear view of the coastal geography as it was documented in the early 21st century.
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1935 · Cocodrie
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1945 · Cocodrie
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1945 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · West Derniere
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Grand Bayou Du Large
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Dog Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Derniere
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1953 · Western Isles Dernieres
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Central Isles Dernieres
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Dog Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000