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Major waterways of Louisiana. [1] West to East: This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.
A statewide map of Louisiana showing the major lakes, streams and rivers. Drought, precipitation, and stream gage information.
The 10 Longest Rivers in Louisiana. The Mississippi River in Louisiana. Louisiana joined the United States in 1812 after the US purchased the territory of Louisiana from the French. Much of the land bought during the purchase is not included in the present day territory.
Plan your adventure with our Louisiana lakes and rivers map. Discover Louisiana's diverse waterways, rich ecosystems, and exciting activities!
There are many words to describe Louisiana’s rivers, but unfortunately ‘protected’ isn’t one of them—of the approximately 53,622 miles of river in the state, only 19 miles of one river are designated as wild and scenic—less than 4/100ths of 1% of the state’s river miles.
Louisiana outdoor explorer interactive map. (Select the Get on the Water tab, then select Natural and Scenic Rivers on the Layer List.) Natural and Scenic Rivers. Abita River in St. Tammany Parish: from its headwaters to its entrance into the Bogue Falaya River.
A map of major rivers, bayous and lakes of Louisiana like Lake Pontchartrain and Borgne. Rivers of Louisiana flow into the Gulf of Mexico.
List of Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers. The Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System was established in 1970, administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and includes approximately 3000 miles of waterways. [1] [2]
LDWF’s Scenic Rivers Program preserves, protects, develops, reclaims, and enhances the wilderness qualities, scenic beauties, and ecological regimes of designated free-flowing Louisiana rivers, streams, bayous, and segments thereof.
Segment from confluence with Ouachita River north of Monroe upstream to Bayou D'Arbonne Lake is a component of the state Natural and Scenic Rivers system and is noted for camping, swimming, good fishing and boating, historical significance and high aesthetic value.