2012 Map of Dog Lake

About this map

China Island stands as a rare terrestrial landmark amidst a complex network of waterways in this coastal Terrebonne Parish landscape. The intricate labyrinth of marshes and bayous is defined by the prominent Bayou Grand Caillou, which serves as a primary arterial channel through the wetlands. Smaller waterways like Post Bayou, Muskrat Bayou, and Bayou Colyell weave through the southern Louisiana delta, reflecting a landscape almost entirely defined by its hydrography. The map also captures specialized passages such as Pass des Illes and the wide expanses of Bayou l'Ourse and Bayou des Illettes. This 2012 survey illustrates the fragile and ever-shifting geometry of the Gulf Coast's marshland, where named features are often water-bound rather than land-based, indicating the area's importance for local navigation and traditional maritime industries.