2020 Map of Lost Lake

About this map

Rice Island sits as a solitary named landmass amidst the intricate amphibious landscape of Terrebonne Parish, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Louisiana coastal marshes. This 2020 survey documents a complex network of waterways, including the broad expanse of Lost Lake and the interconnected channels of The Narrows. The map reveals a hydraulic environment shaped by both natural evolution and human engineering, visible in features like the Crochet Canal and Plessala Cut, which facilitate navigation through the labyrinthine bayous. From the northern reaches of Carencro Lake to the southern shores of Bay Junop and Lake Mechant, the region is defined by its deep-water access and tidal bayous such as Bayou De Cade and Blue Hammock Bayou, illustrating the ever-shifting boundary between the mainland and the sea.