2018 Map of Delacroix

About this map

Delacroix and its surrounding marshlands in St. Bernard Parish reveal a landscape defined by water and narrow strips of habitable land. The settlement pattern follows the natural ridges and roads, most notably along Bayou Rd, which connects communities like Reggio and Verret to the lower reaches of the Mississippi River delta. This area is a complex network of man-made and natural waterways, including the Eighty Arpent Canal, Creedmore Canal, and Howards Ditch, illustrating centuries of land reclamation and drainage efforts in the Louisiana wetlands. Near the top of the sheet, the transition from marsh to more established development is visible in the linear settlements of Sebastopol, Saint Bernard, and Kenilworth. Cultural landmarks like True Love Cem provide local historical context for these coastal communities. To the south, Lake Lery and Lost Lake dominate the geography, where the land fragmentizes into Delacroix Island.