2020 Map of Lake Chicot

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this landscape in the heart of Acadiana, revealing a complex network of wetlands where St. Martin, Iberville, and Iberia Parishes meet. The area is defined by its interconnected waterways, including Chicot Pass and Flat Lake, which weave around several named landmasses like Hog Island and Eagle Island. This document illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the basin, featuring numerous bayous such as Deadman Bayou and Catfish Bayou. The absence of developed roads or settlements highlights the region's character as a managed flood control basin and a significant natural corridor, where water levels and siltation patterns dictate the geography. The presence of features like Sawyers Cove and Tarleton Bayou in the north shows the transition from larger open water bodies to narrow, winding distributaries.