Bayou Cane Louisiana Map
Bayou Cane, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bayou Cane, Plaquemines Parish.
Interactive Map of Bayou Cane, Louisiana
| City | Bayou Cane |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Plaquemines Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.800208 |
| Longitude | -90.017293 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bayou Cane, Louisiana
Bayou Cane is a locality in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Bayou Cane is located at 29.8002°N, 90.0173°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70360.0.
Bayou Cane slumbers under the broad, humid sky of Plaquemines Parish, its character defined by the languid, dark waters that snake through the land and the stoic presence of the Gulf Coast. It lies 8.5 miles south-east of Marrero, LA (from Marrero, LA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Terrytown. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of salt marsh and blooming jasmine, a perpetual embrace that softens the edges of the day. Cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss like ancient mourners, stand sentinel along the bayou's winding course, their gnarled roots anchoring them deep within the muddy embrace of the delta. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional burst of vibrant color from hibiscus bushes or the distant gleam of sunlight on a tin roof. Life on Bayou Cane unfolds at a rhythm dictated by the tides and the slow, persistent flow of water, a constant reminder of the delta's ever-shifting nature. The history of Bayou Cane is inextricably linked to the bounty and the challenges of the Mississippi River Delta. For generations, its people have drawn sustenance from the rich waters, with oyster harvesting and shrimping forming the backbone of the local economy. The narrow strip of land, a fragile frontier between the vast Gulf and the inland marshes, has long been a place of resilience, where families have weathered storms and adapted to the unique demands of coastal living. Traces of this enduring spirit can be seen in the weathered fishing boats tied to docks and the close-knit community that shares the burdens and the celebrations of life along the bayou. While the oil and gas industry has also played a significant role in the region's economic landscape, the heart of Bayou Cane still beats to the timeless rhythm of its waterways and the traditions passed down through generations.
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About This Bayou Cane Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bayou Cane, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bayou Cane and Plaquemines Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bayou Cane is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bayou Cane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
