2015 Map of Chandeleur Light

About this map

The Gulf of Mexico dominates this coastal survey, where the open waters of the Sound meet the marshy boundaries of St. Bernard Parish. As an modern topographic record, the map illustrates the maritime character of this outer boundary of Louisiana, centered on the submerged and shifting lands of the Chandeleur Islands chain. Though terrestrial features are sparse, the sheet defines the administrative reach of the state into these vital fishing and migratory waters. This map is particularly relevant for those tracking the environmental change and shoreline evolution of the Mississippi River Delta region.