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Landforms
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Sea level salt marsh stretches along much of Louisiana's constantly-changing Gulf of Mexico coastline, and inland for up to 25 miles in some spots. From there the land gently rises into a wide coastal plain (or prairies) with a few rolling hills to the east and west.
From central Louisiana to its northern border with Arkansas, the landscape of Louisiana elevates very slowly to its highest point (Driskill Mountain) standing at a mere 535 feet above sea level.
The Mississippi River Delta is literally covered by silt deposited by the Mississippi River as it slows down and enters the Gulf of Mexico. This process continually and slowly extends Louisiana's land further into the Gulf. Subsequently, the salt marshes created provide a fertile breeding area for crab, fish and shrimp.
In addition to the massive Mississippi River system, other rivers of note include the Atchafalaya, Ouachita, Pearl, Red and Sabine. Lakes of size include the Charles, Grand, Pontchartrain, Sabine and White, and the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
For a detailed look at the topography of Louisiana, view this map!
Landforms of America here!
Landforms of North America here!
Rivers of North America here!
Land Statistics Land Area
(land) 43,562 sq miles
(water) 8,277 sq miles
(TOTAL) 51,839 sq miles
Land Area (all states)
here!
Horizontal Width 266 miles
Vertical Length 364 miles
Note: Maximum lengths and widths are point-to-point, straight-line measurements from a Mercator map projection, and will vary some using other map projections Bordering States (3) Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas
Parishes (64) map here! Parish (largest by population) E. Baton Rouge 443,580
Note: Due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Katrina and the relocation of Louisania residents, the population numbers shown for Louisiana are now considered estimates. Geographic Center approximately 4 miles to the southeast of Marksville, in Avoyelles Parish.
 Highest Point Driskill Mountain, 535 ft.
 Lowest Point is along the Mississippi River in the city of New Orleans (-9 ft.)
Latitude and Longitude here!
Mean Elevation (average) 98 ft.
Relative Location here!
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