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2015 Map of Lake Laurier

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lake Laurier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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The Mississippi River carves through the northeastern corner of this coastal landscape, defining the narrow strip of habitable land where settlements like Harlem, Bellevue, and Nero are situated. This area in Plaquemines Parish shows the delicate balance between the river's high ground and the sprawling wetlands to the southwest. A network of man-made and natural waterways, including the Wilkinson Canal and Deer Range Canal, bisects the marsh, illustrating the historical reliance on water for transit and drainage in the delta.

South of the main river road, the landscape transitions into a complex of bayous and open water. Significant landmarks such as Lake Judge Perez and the Deer Range Cem sit amidst a labyrinth of names like Bayou Tambour and Hermitage Bayou. The boundary between Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish runs through this aquatic terrain, following the winding path of Bayou Dupont as it heads toward the Gulf of Mexico.