2018 Map of Venice

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic landscape of wetlands and navigable passes at the edge of the Gulf Of Mexico in Plaquemines Parish. At the center of this river-and-bayou system lies the settlement of Venice, serving as a critical hub for waterborne transit where The Jump connects the main river channel to a complex network of waterways. South of Orchard, the landscape breaks into tidal marshes and flats, including the expansive Wilder Flats and numerous passages such as Tiger Pass and Grand Pass. The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the delta, where Baptiste Collette Bayou and various passes like Main Pass and Emeline Pass reach out toward Alexis Bay and Jack Bay. Roads such as Boothville River RD and Coast Guard RD provide terrestrial access to this predominantly aquatic environment.