2024 Map of Lake Batola

About this map

Lake Batola and the surrounding marshlands of Plaquemines Parish characterize this 2024 landscape, defined by a complex network of coastal waterways and brackish basins. The hydrological pattern is dominated by the River aux Chenes, which threads through the southern half of the sheet, while large open water bodies like Grand Lake and Petit Lake are connected by narrow channels such as Alligator Pass and Bayou Long. This environment is a study in coastal transition, where naming conventions reflect local history and geography, from the Sun Point landmark to the sheltered waters of Pointe Fienne Bay and Bay Jack Nevette. The intricate topography of the delta is further evidenced by the smaller inlets and basins of Little Lake Batola and Shrimp Lagoon, illustrating the fragile, water-dominant character of the Louisiana coastline in the early 21st century.