2024 Map of Ponchatoula SE

About this map

Pass Manchac serves as the primary aquatic artery in this marsh-heavy landscape, bridging the boundary between Tangipahoa Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish. The terrain is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and waterways, including the Tangipahoa River and Bedico Creek, which feed into the northern reaches of Lake Pontchartrain. Local history is anchored by the presence of Barbier Cem, situated along the North Pass. The map reveals a land defined by its transition from island environments like Jones Island to a labyrinth of bayous such as Mays Bayou and Middle Bayou. Man-made alterations to the drainage system are evident through features like Schleiders Ditch and First Canal, illustrating long-standing efforts to manage the water levels in this coastal Louisiana basin.