Bayou Tortillon

Bayou Tortillon is a bay in Plaquemines Parish, Greater New Orleans, Louisiana. Bayou Tortillon is situated near the hamlet Ostrica, as well as near the village Buras.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Buras and Fort St. Philip.

Village

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Buras is a census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Buras is situated 1½ miles south of Bayou Tortillon.

Hamlet

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Fort St. Philip is a historic masonry fort located… Fort St. Philip is situated 4 miles east of Bayou Tortillon.

Hamlet

Fort Jackson is a historic masonry fort located… Fort Jackson is situated 4½ miles east of Bayou Tortillon.

Latitude

29.37582° or 29° 22′ 33″ north

Longitude

-89.5257° or 89° 31′ 33″ west

Elevation

3 feet (1 metre)

Open location code

76XG9FGF+8P

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Ostrica and Sunrise.

Highlights: Bardel Canal and Cuselich Canal.

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