2018 Map of Mitchell Island

About this map

Mitchell Island and its surrounding marshlands represent the delicate coastal architecture of Saint Bernard Parish in the early 21st century. This maritime landscape is defined by a network of tidal passes and expansive shallow waters, including Elephant Point Pass and Keelboat Pass, which facilitate the movement of water between Cranetown Bay and the open Chandeleur Sound. The presence of named landforms such as Martin Island, Turtle Pen Isle, and the sheltered Live Oak Bay suggests a geography of isolated high ground and coastal inlets historically significant for local navigation and subsistence.