2018 Map of Jackass Bay

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this hydrologically complex landscape on the border of St. Martin and Iberia Parishes. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways including the Big Gonsoulin Bayou, Little Gonsoulin Bayou, and Grand Bayou, which carve through the low-lying wetlands. The southern portion of the sheet opens into the expansive waters of Lake Fausse Pointe, with Fish Island and Eagle Point serving as distinct navigational markers in the marshy terrain. The presence of Levee Rd indicates the critical human intervention required to manage the fluctuating waters of the Atchafalaya basin. Inland water bodies like Jackass Bay and Petit Lac punctuate the cypress-tupelo swamp environment, illustrating the diverse aquatic habitats that define this region of coastal Louisiana.