2020 Map of Mulberry Island East

About this map

Mulberry Island and a series of distinct coastal ridges define this low-lying stretch of Vermilion Parish, where the land meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is dominated by tidal marsh and a network of maritime infrastructure, notably the Freshwater Bayou Canal and the Freshwater Bayou Channel. These waterways serve as critical arteries for coastal transit and drainage, cutting through the natural terrain of Front Ridge and Beef Ridge. The presence of Sand Ridge and Bill Ridge near the shoreline illustrates the subtle elevation changes that historically dictated movement and land use in this watery environment. This survey captures the intricate balance between natural bayous like Freshwater Bayou and man-made modifications like the Dewitt Canal, reflecting the ongoing engineering required to manage the Louisiana coast.