2018 Map of Latanier Bayou

About this map

The marshlands of the Cameron and Vermilion Parish border are defined by a complex network of drainage and transportation waterways. Central to the landscape is the namesake Latanier Bayou, which winds through a region heavily modified by early 20th-century engineering projects. The massive east-west corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, facilitating coastal transit. To the north, a system of artificial channels including Gueydan Canal, Canal Number Four, and Canal Number Two illustrate the reclamation and agricultural management of the low-lying terrain. While much of the area consists of wetlands, local history is anchored by sites like the Gueydan Cem near the northern boundary. Transportation is limited to a grid of rural routes such as Ellis Bridge Rd and Spencer Rd, which navigate the reclaimed lands and connect family farmsteads scattered across the township and range sections.