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2012 Map of Happy Jack

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Happy Jack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Happy Jack and Point Michel sit on a narrow strip of land between the Mississippi River and an intricate network of wetlands in Plaquemines Parish. The landscape here is defined by its precarious balance between river and marsh, secured by the Point Michel Revetment and the winding Back Levee Canal. Along the riverfront, small settlements like Encalade are connected by local roads such as Port Sulphur River Rd and Diamond Rd, while the inland area is dominated by an expansive system of water bodies including Bay La Fourche, American Bay, and Bullseye Bayou.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bohemian Cem and trace old family lanes like Songy Ln and Udstad Ln. The regional economy is visible in the Potash Oil and Gas Field, illustrating the industrial significance of the Mississippi Delta. The map also documents numerous named bayous, such as William Boyles Bayou and Francis Martin Bayou, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Gulf Coast.