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2015 Map of Pointe aux Marchettes

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pointe aux Marchettes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Pointe aux Marchettes stands as a distinct coastal landmark along the edge of the Gulf of Mexico in this modern survey of St. Bernard Parish. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coastal waterways and brackish basins, where Bayou Biloxi and Bayou Grande snake through the marshlands. Notable features such as Magnolia Mound and the Magnolia Lagoon highlight the varying elevations and water pockets that characterize the region's southern reaches.

The hydrology of the area is particularly complex near the Bayou Saint Malo and Bayou la Loutre, where historical water flow patterns remain evident. Small lagoons like Brick Lagoon, Petes Lagoon, and Negro Lagoon are scattered throughout, illustrating the fragmented nature of the Louisiana shoreline. This map provides a clear record of these fragile coastal features, from the Lakes of Bayou Marron in the north to the open waters of Lake Borgne in the west.