2018 Map of Collicon Lake

About this map

Collicon Lake and the vast marshlands of Cameron Parish dominate this landscape, where the terrestrial and aquatic worlds merge through an intricate system of natural bayous and man-made waterways. The presence of Cheniere du Fond signifies the subtle elevations of relic beach ridges that historically provided firm ground amidst the wetlands. This 2018 survey reveals a hydrologic network shaped by the Southwest Bayou and the Blackfish Canal, connecting larger bodies like Grand Lake to smaller, distinct basins such as Petit Lac L'Huit and Grand Lac L'Huit. The mapping of features like Eagle Island, High Island, and the Little Islands provides critical spatial data for researchers tracking the shifting geography of the Louisiana coast, where small rises in elevation define the limits of habitable land and wildlife habitat.