2015 Map of Oak Mound Bayou

About this map

Oak Mound Bayou serves as a central waterway in this coastal stretch of Saint Bernard Parish, where the land dissolves into a complex network of marshes and open water. The landscape is defined by the shifting boundaries of the Gulf of Mexico, characterized by intricate passages like Dutchman Pass and Southwest Pass. Local navigation is marked by evocative names such as Deadmans Bayou and Hell Pass Coast, reflecting the maritime history and hazards of the Louisiana delta. The map reveals a transition from slightly more solid ground at Anderson Point to the scattered landmasses of the Mud Grass Islands and Little Mud Grass Islands. This area, dominated by Indian Mound Bay and Drum Bay, provides a detailed look at the hydraulic patterns and coastal geomorphology of the region in the early 21st century, showing the fragile balance between the tidal bayous and the encroaching sea.