2018 Map of Lake Laurier

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the northeastern edge of this coastal landscape, where the ribbon of high ground alongside HWY 15 supports the settlements of Harlem, Bellevue, and Nero. This transition from riverfront habitation to the sprawling wetlands of Plaquemines Parish reveals the precarious nature of Delta life. Beyond the protection of the river levees, the map shows an intricate network of waterways including the Wilkinson Canal and Deer Range Canal, which cut through the marsh toward Lake Laurier. These canals, alongside natural features like Oaks Bayou and Bayou McCutchen, were essential for navigation and drainage in an environment where land and water are constantly intertwined. The presence of the Deer Range Cem and the small cluster at Lake Judge Perez highlights the scattered points of human presence in a territory dominated by the Upper Wilkinson Bay.