2015 Map of Smith Bayou

About this map

Gulf of Mexico waters dominate this coastal survey of the Louisiana shoreline. The map focuses on a transitional marine environment where the southern reaches of Cameron Parish meet the open sea. Inland features are sparse, characterized primarily by Smith Bayou as it cuts through the marshy terrain in the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. The survey provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid, specifically identifying Township 15 South, Range 14 West and sections 15 and 16. This perspective is particularly valuable for coastal researchers and environmental historians tracking the shifting interface between the Louisiana wetlands and the gulf during the early twenty-first century.