2020 Map of Proctor Point

About this map

Lake Borgne dominates this coastal landscape in Saint Bernard Parish, where the transition between open water and the Louisiana marshland is defined by a network of tidal channels. The prominent landform of Proctor Point marks the northern edge of this territory, situated near the confluence of Flagpole Bayou and the lake. This 2020 survey illustrates the hydrological complexity of the region, where natural features like Camp Bayou and Grand Bayou exist alongside significant human engineering. Most notable is the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, a massive shipping channel that cuts through the southern portion of the map. This industrial waterway fundamentally altered the local drainage, intersecting with older systems such as Bayou Louis and Fort Bayou. The resulting landscape is a mix of traditional bayous like Stump Bayou and modern infrastructure, reflecting the ongoing environmental and economic evolution of the Mississippi Delta.