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2024 Map of Mallard Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Grand Lake and Mallard Bay dominate this low-lying coastal landscape in Cameron Parish, where a complex network of marshes and waterways defines the terrain. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway provides a vital east-west transit corridor through the wetlands, intersecting local channels like the Ridge Canal and Lulu Canal. Small topographic rises, locally identified as islands, dot the marshland, including Perreau Island, Oak Island, and Flat Prairie Island, which likely offered higher ground for early cattle grazing or seasonal activities.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, featuring distinct bodies of water such as Lake Monzelum, Floating Lake, and Snake Lake. To the east, the Latanier Ditch and Five Bayou Cypress illustrate the transition toward more wooded wetland environments. This 2024 map documents the current state of a delicate environment shaped by both natural tidal processes and human engineering, visible in the straight lines of the Reclamation Rd grid and drainage projects like the Round Lake Canal.