2015 Map of Mink Bayou

About this map

Bayou Lafourche serves as the central artery for this coastal wetland landscape, which is defined by a complex network of marshes, open water, and human infrastructure designed for navigation. In this recent survey of the Louisiana coast, modern transportation routes like Highway One and the Gateway To The Gulf Expy parallel the bayou's course, leading south toward the Gulf of Mexico. This area is characterized by shifting water bodies, where interior features like Lake Jesse and North Lake connect via the industrial Southwestern Louisiana Canal. The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the region, where named waterways such as Mink Bayou, Bayou Pierre Et Lee, and Bayou Ferblanc weave through the marshland, while larger openings like Bay Rambo and Bay Jaque signal the transition to the open sea.