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2024 Map of Lake Eloi

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lake Eloi and its surrounding wetlands define this coastal portion of Saint Bernard Parish, where a complex network of bayous and passes navigates the low-lying marsh. The Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal cuts across the southern reach of the sheet, providing a stark man-made contrast to the winding natural courses of Bayou la Loutre and Bayou Petre. These waterways served as the primary transit corridors through the marshlands for generations of trappers and fishermen.

Local landmarks such as Lake of the Mound and Deadman Island suggest the long history of human presence and the inherent hazards of this amphibious landscape. The map details numerous named water bodies, including Long Lagoon and Halfmoon Lake, alongside industrial and navigational modifications like the Engineers Canal and Bakers Canal. This modern survey documents the intricate shoreline and the fragile boundary between the Gulf waters and the Louisiana marsh.