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Jean Lafitte.

Its Census reference point is in Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Lafitte lies about 3 miles south of Jean Lafitte by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of a northern section of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW).
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Aerial view of a northern section of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW).

Photo & credit
Intracoastal Waterway at Bayou Barataria.jpg

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THE SETTINGDeltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJefferson Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Jean Lafitte on the map

THE JEAN LAFITTE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands setting.

Jean Lafitte town has 5.85 square miles of land in Jefferson Parish. Its Census reference point is in Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Jean Lafitte and Jefferson Parish

Jean Lafitte is associated with Jefferson Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jefferson Parish

Jean Lafitte by land and water

The Census records 0.36 square miles of water within Jean Lafitte, or 5.8% of its total area. It is 47.3 percentage points lower than the 53.1% recorded for Jefferson Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Jean Lafitte town has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Lafitte CDP (4.84 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Jean Lafitte land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Jean Lafitte

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Jean Lafitte. Check the Jefferson Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands setting

Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Lafitte

Lafitte is 3 miles south of the Jean Lafitte reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Jean Lafitte resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON JEAN LAFITTE

USGS National Map

Begin at 29.7534° N, 90.1016° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Jean Lafitte ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Jean La Fitte

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of Jean La Fitte ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of Jefferson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Parish Of Jefferson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Jean Lafitte data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Jean Lafitte.

Lafitte lies about 3 miles south of Jean Lafitte by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Jean Lafitte in context

NSEWLafitte · 3 miles1Barataria · 3 miles2Woodmere · 6.1 miles3Estelle · 6.1 miles4New Orleans Station · 6.9 miles5Marrero · 9.2 miles6OUTER RING: 9.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Lafitte3 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Barataria3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Woodmere6.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Estelle6.1 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    New Orleans Station6.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Marrero9.2 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Jean Lafitte
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Jean Lafitte?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jefferson Parish. Jean Lafitte’s 5.85 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Jean Lafitte property in Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands?+

No. Deltaic Coastal Marshes and Barrier Islands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Jean Lafitte boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lafitte as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3 miles south of Jean Lafitte’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Jean Lafitte?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Jean Lafitte.
Your next chapter.

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