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2015 Map of Lake Salve

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Salve lies at the heart of this coastal Louisiana landscape where the waters of Terrebonne Parish and St. Mary Parish converge. The intricate network of waterways, including Big Wax Bayou and Big Doctors Bayou, defines a terrain dominated by shifting passes and expansive marshlands. The eastern boundary is marked by the Lower Atchafalaya River, which separates the mainland from features like Honey Island and the sandy stretch of North Beach.

Navigation through the delta is documented by numerous named crossings and channels such as Adams Cross, Cypress Pass, and Upper Pass. Significant coastal landmarks like Live Oak Hammock and Wetfoot Hammocks provide topographical variety in a region primarily defined by its fluid boundaries. This survey documents the state of these wetlands and islands, including Shell Island and Cutoff Island, as they appeared in 2015.