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2024 Map of Pointe aux Marchettes

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Pointe aux Marchettes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Magnolia Mound rises above the low-lying marshlands of Saint Bernard Parish, marking a distinctive point in this aqueous coastal landscape. This survey of the Pointe aux Marchettes area reveals an intricate lattice of salt marshes and tidal channels where the land is constantly shifting against the Gulf of Mexico. The map documents a complex system of waterways, from the broad expanse of Lake Borgne to specialized local branches like Bayou Biloxi and Bayou la Loutre.

A network of lagoons, including Petes Lagoon, Negro Lagoon, and Stump Lagoon, illustrates the highly fragmented nature of the Louisiana shoreline. Names like Bayou Saint Malo and Bayou Muscelini reflect the deep cultural and maritime history of these wetlands. The absence of traditional roads or settlements highlights a region defined entirely by its relationship with the water and the seasonal flow of the tide.