2020 Map of Happy Jack

About this map

Mississippi River silt and marshlands define this coastal landscape in Plaquemines Parish, where a thin ribbon of habitable land clings to the river's western bank. The settlements of Happy Jack, Encalade, and Port Sulphur are anchored along Levee Rd and River Rd, reflecting the traditional linear development patterns of south Louisiana. This recent survey illustrates the critical water management infrastructure necessary for this environment, including the Pointe A La Hache Relief Outlet and the Back Levee Canal. Beyond the levee system, the map reveals a complex web of estuaries and inlets such as American Bay, Black Bay, and Bay Gardene. These wetlands are crisscrossed by numerous waterways like William Boyles Bayou and Francis Martin Bayou, while the presence of the Bohemian Cem near Point Michel offers a point of interest for those tracing local family histories in this shifting delta region.