2024 Map of Mulberry Island East

About this map

Freshwater Bayou and its namesake Freshwater Bayou Canal dominate this coastal landscape in southern Vermilion Parish. The map reveals the intricate drainage and navigation systems of the marshlands, defined by long-standing natural elevations and man-made waterways like the Dewitt Canal. These ridges, including Front Ridge and Beef Ridge, represent the slightly higher ground that historically dictated movement and land use in this water-bound environment. Along the southern edge, the transition to the Gulf of Mexico is marked by a series of coastal features such as Sand Ridge, Bill Ridge, and Mulberry Island. The infrastructure of the era is represented by State Rte 3147, which provides land access through the wetlands. This 2024 survey documents the ongoing character of the Louisiana coast, where natural bayous and industrial channels converge before emptying through the Freshwater Bayou Channel.