2015 Map of Point au Fer NE

About this map

The Lower Atchafalaya River empties into the vast expanses of Atchafalaya Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, defining a landscape of shifting sediment and coastal transition. This aquatic environment is characterized by numerous passes and bayous that carve through low-lying landforms, including Shell Island and Deer Island. The boundary between Terrebonne Parish and St. Mary Parish follows the intricate course of the river and Deer Island Pass, reflecting how the natural hydrography of the delta dictates local political geography. Further south, the map reveals the transition to open water at Plumb Island Point and Plumb Island Pass. This 2015 survey provides a clear view of the Louisiana coastline's modern configuration, where smaller features like Little Hog Bayou and Little Bay contribute to the complex network of the Atchafalaya delta.