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2018 Map of Lake Cuatro Caballo

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Cuatro Caballo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bayou Terre Aux Boeufs forms the critical dividing line between St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish, cutting a path through a labyrinthine delta landscape. This coastal area is dominated by interconnected water bodies such as Lake Cuatro Caballo and Lake Pato Caballo, illustrating the complex hydrology of southeastern Louisiana. The map reveals a transition from open waters like Bayou Batola Bay to sheltered features including Petain Lagoon and Bottle Lagoon.

Landmasses are sparse and fragmented, represented by features like Grise Bourbe Island and Grassy Point. The intricate network of tidal channels, including Rat Bayou and Sand Hill Bayou, suggests an environment where movement was historically dictated by watercraft. The naming conventions, such as Bayou Jean Louis Robin and Lake Jean Louis Robin, hint at local family lineages and traditional land use within this brackish wetland system.