2024 Map of Point au Fer OE S

About this map

The Gulf of Mexico dominates this coastal landscape where the waters meet the southern reaches of Louisiana. The transition from open water to marshland is marked by the presence of Point Au Fer Island, a significant landform at the edge of the continental shelf. Internal waterways like Burkes Bayou provide a glimpse into the hydrographic network that defines the boundary between St. Mary Parish and Terrebonne Parish. Because the available elevation data did not meet accuracy requirements, this recent survey lacks traditional contour lines, emphasizing the extremely low-lying and fluid nature of this maritime environment. The map details the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t21s r11e and t21s r12e, which serve as the primary spatial reference for property and historical research in this remote coastal reach.