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2024 Map of Mound Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Marsh Island dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the expansive Gulf of Mexico. The southern edge of the island is defined by prominent coastal features including Mound Point and South Point, which separate the interior wetlands from the open waters of East Cote Blanche Bay. The map reveals a complex hydraulic system characterized by the winding paths of Oyster Bayou, along with its East Branch and West Branch.

Further south into the gulf, the Shell Keys National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the isolated Shell Keys, serving as a critical conservation area. The topography here is almost entirely defined by water and low-lying marsh, reflecting the sensitive coastal environment of Louisiana's Iberia Parish. This recent survey captures the current state of these delicate landforms and shifting shorelines before they are further reshaped by the sea.