Oxbow Lake

Oxbow Lakes of Louisiana

Overview Oxbow lakes are among the most distinctive natural water bodies in Louisiana, formed through the natural migration and cutoff of large river channels. These lakes are most commonly associated…

Lake Palourde

Lake Palourde Overview Lake Palourde is a natural oxbow lake located in south-central Louisiana, primarily within St. Mary Parish, with portions extending into Assumption Parish. The lake was formed when…

Lake St. Joseph

Overview Lake St. Joseph is a natural oxbow lake located in Tensas Parish, in northeastern Louisiana. The lake was formed when a former channel of the Mississippi River was cut…

Lake Concordia

Overview Lake Concordia is a natural oxbow lake located in Concordia Parish, in northeastern Louisiana. The lake was formed when a former channel of the Mississippi River was cut off…

Lake St. John

Overview Lake St. John is a natural oxbow lake located in Tensas Parish, in northeastern Louisiana. The lake was formed when a former channel of the Mississippi River was cut…

Lake Bruin

Overview Lake Bruin is a natural oxbow lake located in northeastern Louisiana, primarily within Tensas Parish and Madison Parish. The lake was formed when a former meander of the Mississippi…

False River

Overview False River is a natural oxbow lake located primarily in Pointe Coupee Parish, with portions extending into West Baton Rouge Parish, in southeastern Louisiana. The lake was formed when…

Lake Providence (Oxbow Lake)

Overview Lake Providence is a natural oxbow lake located in East Carroll Parish, in northeastern Louisiana. The lake was formed when a former channel of the Mississippi River was cut…