2015 Map of Whitney Island South

About this map

The Boeuf River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Morehouse Parish and Richland Parish, defining a landscape of dynamic waterways and agricultural tracts. This alluvial terrain is characterized by complex hydrology, including the Lafourche Cut-off, Cut-Off Number Two, and numerous bayous like Gum Bayou and Boggy Bayou. These shifting channels have historically created distinct landforms such as Whitney Island, Hegwood Island, and Old River Island. The small settlement at Point Jefferson stands near the river, while the surrounding rural countryside is dotted with family and local landmarks, including Shanks Cem, Stevenson Cem, and Trio Cem. The network of parish roads, such as Parish Road 2286 and Littleton Rd, provides access to these dispersed homesteads and the productive lands near Jordan Lake.