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2024 Map of Lake Chicot

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Lake Chicot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this landscape, showing a complex network of wetlands and waterways at the border of Iberville, St. Martin, and Iberia Parishes. This modern topographic study reveals an intricate aquatic environment where major channels like Chicot Pass and Hog Island Pass navigate around significant landmasses including Hog Island, Eagle Island, and Turkey Island. The terrain is defined by its low-lying, saturated character, where bayous like Deadman Bayou, Bee Bayou, and Indigo Bayou weave between open waters such as Flat Lake.

Hydrographic patterns across the floodway show a mix of natural and engineered water management, including the Florida Canal and various coves like Sawyers Cove and Crossing Cove. The survey provides a clear view of the parish boundaries as they intersect this volatile riverine environment, making it a valuable tool for understanding the contemporary geography of one of Louisiana's most significant ecological and flood-control regions.