2018 Map of Lost Lake

About this map

Lost Lake and the labyrinthine waterways of southern Terrebonne Parish dominate this coastal landscape, where the land-to-water ratio illustrates the dynamic nature of the Louisiana delta. The area is defined by a complex network of natural bayous and man-made channels, such as the Crochet Canal, which cut through the marsh to connect larger bodies like Lake Mechant and Fourleague Bay. Features like Rice Island and The Narrows indicate established navigation routes through the wetlands, while the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico underscores the maritime environment. To the south, the intricate shoreline of Old Oyster Bayou Lake and the branching reaches of Bayon Junop reveal the intricate hydrology that has long supported local fishing and trapping traditions. This survey provides a precise look at the shifting boundaries of land and water in a region where geography is constantly redefined by tidal flow and sedimentation.