2012 Map of Hackberry Beach

About this map

Hackberry Beach sits on the thin coastal margin of Cameron Parish where the Louisiana landmass meets the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This 2012 survey reveals a landscape dominated by the dynamics of the gulf, showing the narrow strips of higher ground such as Dans Ridge that provide slight elevation above the surrounding marshy environment. To the north, the transition from saline to brackish waters is marked by Lower Mud Lake, illustrating the complex coastal hydrology of the region. The map primarily documents the precarious interface between sea and shore, where low-lying ridges and coastal lakes form a delicate barrier against the tides.