2018 Map of Mound Point

About this map

Marsh Island dominates this coastal survey of Iberia Parish, where the land fragmentizes into the northern Gulf of Mexico. The area is defined by a labyrinth of tidal channels, most notably the braided system of West Branch Oyster Bayou, East Branch Oyster Bayou, and the main Oyster Bayou. These waterways drain the wetlands surrounding Mound Point, a distinctive projection along the southern edge of the island. To the east, the terrain tapers toward South Point where the marsh meets the waters of East Cote Blanche Bay. Farther offshore, the Shell Keys stand as isolated landmarks in the open gulf. This map documents a dynamic coastal environment where the boundary between Louisiana's salt marshes and the open sea is constantly shaped by the shifting currents of the Gulf.