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2024 Map of Malheureux Point

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Malheureux Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Malheureux Point and its complex network of marshland waterways dominate this coastal reach of St. Bernard Parish. The landscape is a fragile mosaic of brackish inlets and low-lying landforms where Lake Borgne meets the inner marshes. Surveyed in 2024, the map reveals the intricate hydrology of the region, from the winding path of Whiskey Bayou to the expansive waters of Ninemile Bay. The isolation of the terrain is marked by land features like Le Petit Pass Island and Raccoon Island, which act as natural barriers against the open water.

Water-based navigation and local ecology are central to the area's character, evidenced by the numerous specialized water bodies like Trappers Bayou and Mosquito Inlet. The cartography emphasizes the fluid boundary between land and sea, tracing the shoreline through False Mouth Bay and the Lakes of Bayou Marron. These features reflect a traditional landscape where the coastal environment dictates the patterns of human movement and mapping.