2024 Map of Lake Cataouatche East

About this map

The vast wetland complex between Westwego and Jean Lafitte is a labyrinth of natural bayous and industrial canals. This landscape is defined by the expansive waters of Lake Cataouatche and Lake Salvador, separated by the low-lying Couba Island. The transition from the developed margins of Marrero into the protected reaches of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve illustrates the region's delicate balance between urban expansion and coastal conservation. Human engineering is evident in the straight lines of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Bayou Segnette Waterway, which cut through the marsh to facilitate maritime traffic. Smaller features like the Millaudon Canal and Woods Place Canal speak to historical drainage and land management efforts in Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes, while trails such as the Marsh Overlook Trl allow for modern exploration of these storied wetlands.