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2018 Map of Oak Mound Bayou

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Oak Mound Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Oak Mound Bayou meanders through the intricate marshlands of Saint Bernard Parish, defining a landscape where land and water are constantly in flux. This coastal survey reveals a complex network of waterways, from the expansive waters of Drum Bay and Indian Mound Bay to the narrow channels of Deadmans Bayou and Dutchman Pass. The presence of features like Hell Pass Coast and Anderson Point illustrates the shifting nature of the Louisiana shoreline, where small landmasses such as the Mud Grass Islands and Little Mud Grass Islands emerge from the surrounding bays.

Transport through this region is dictated by these natural passages, including Southwest Pass, Conkey Cove Pass, and Catfish Pass, which serve as vital arteries for local navigation. The southern reaches of the map show the convergence of Bayou Tobacco and Bayou DeSoto, highlighting the environmental continuity of the Mississippi River Delta's outer fringes. This document provides a clear view of the parish's hydrography before further coastal erosion alters these established landmarks.