2015 Map of Lake Eloi

About this map

Bayou la Loutre meanders through the expansive wetlands of Saint Bernard Parish, serving as a central artery for this marsh-dominated landscape. This coastal region is defined by an intricate network of waterways where freshwater channels meet the brackish reaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Large bodies of water like Lake Eloi and Lake Athanasio dominate the southern portion of the sheet, while the northern reaches are fragmented by features such as Drum Lake and the oddly named Lake of the Mound. The presence of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal in the southwest corner represents a significant human alteration to the natural hydrology of the delta. Navigational landmarks like Treasure Pass, Deep Pass, and Joe Shiman Pass illustrate the vital importance of waterborne transit for those navigating the complex interface of Eloi Bay and its surrounding bayous.