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2012 Map of Malheureux Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Malheureux Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Malheureux Point marks a critical threshold between the Mississippi Sound and the intricate marshlands of Saint Bernard Parish. This coastal landscape is defined by a dense network of tidal channels and shallow water bodies, where the Ninemile Bayou Light stands as a lone navigational marker for those threading through Ninemile Bayou and Blind Pass. The geography here is a fluid mosaic of land and water, shifting from the open reaches of False Mouth Bay to the interior clusters of the Lakes of Bayou Marron.

Named features like Whiskey Bayou and Trappers Bayou reflect the cultural history of the Louisiana wetlands, hinting at the traditional trades and maritime activities that have long shaped the region. To the north, Le Petit Pass Island and its namesake Le Petit Pass provide a natural buffer against the sound, while southern landmarks such as Pirate Point and Raccoon Island indicate the fragile edge of the delta's eastern reaches.