2018 Map of Proctor Point

About this map

Proctor Point marks the transition between the marshy wetlands of Saint Bernard Parish and the expansive waters of Lake Borgne. This landscape is defined by its intricate network of coastal waterways, including Flagpole Bayou, Camp Bayou, and Stump Bayou. The presence of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal represents a significant modification to the natural drainage patterns, cutting through the marshland south of Flat Bayou and Bayou Louis. At the southern edge of this area, Fort Bayou suggests a history of coastal defense or settlement along these tidal reaches. The map illustrates a contemporary view of the shifting Louisiana shoreline, where water and land are in constant flux, shaped by both environmental processes and engineering efforts like the ship channel.