Where is LaSalle Parish Basin located?

LaSalle Parish Basin is located in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 31.7572° N, 92.1790° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of LaSalle Parish Basin?

As a Basin, LaSalle Parish Basin features an elevation/height of 56 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of LaSalle Parish Basin?

LaSalle Parish Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore LaSalle Parish Basin?

Yes, LaSalle Parish Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.

LaSalle Parish Basin Catchment Area (324 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

LaSalle Parish Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:324.3 km²

Avg Slope:10.00°

Precipitation:1475 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:33 g/kg

Exploration Summary: LaSalle Parish Basin

LaSalle Parish Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States at coordinates 31.7572° N, 92.1790° W. Covering a total surface area of 324.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,475 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About LaSalle Parish Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	324.3 km²
Avg Slope	10.00°
Precipitation	1475 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	33 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	56 m
Area	324.3 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation56 m

Total Area324.3 km²

Avg Slope10.00°

LocationLaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States

Coordinates31.7572° N, 92.1790° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff631 mm

Yearly Precip1475 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content23%

Silt Content31%

Sand Content46%

Organic Carbon33 g/kg

Water Content80%

Erosion Rate256 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height29.5 m

Above-Ground Biomass237 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)3.71 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.1098 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1440 mm

Avg Snow Cover1%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Conifer Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Proheteromys toledoensisLocal Sighting

Proheteromys toledoensis

UnknownVerified

Dinobastis serusLocal Sighting

Dinobastis serus

UnknownVerified

Parapotos tedfordiLocal Sighting

Parapotos tedfordi

UnknownVerified

Woodchuck

Marmota monax

Least ConcernVerified

Eastern Pipistrelle

Perimyotis subflavus

VulnerableVerified

Wood Rabbit

Sylvilagus transitionalis

VulnerableVerified

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina brevicauda

Least ConcernVerified

mammoth

Mammuthus primigenius

UnknownVerified

Birds

Meleagris specLocal Sighting

Meleagris spec

UnknownVerified

Leiothlypis virginiaeLocal Sighting

Leiothlypis virginiae

Least ConcernVerified

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

VulnerableVerified

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

Least ConcernVerified

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

VulnerableVerified

Spruce Grouse

Canachites canadensis

UnknownVerified

Northern Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least ConcernVerified

Roughleg

Buteo lagopus

Least ConcernVerified

Reptiles & Amphibians

Pantherophis slowinskiiLocal Sighting

Pantherophis slowinskii

Verified

Anaxyrus fowleri

Least ConcernVerified

Redback Salamander

Plethodon cinereus

Least ConcernVerified

Rubber Eel

Typhlonectes natans

Least ConcernVerified

Mink Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis

Least ConcernVerified

Spring Salamander

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Least ConcernVerified

Boreal Chorus Frog

Pseudacris maculata

Least ConcernVerified

Pacific Treefrog

Pseudacris regilla

Least ConcernVerified

Fish

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Least ConcernFallback

Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Least ConcernFallback

Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Bark Beetle

Dendroctonus ponderosae

Least ConcernFallback

Western Yellowjacket

Vespula pensylvanica

Least ConcernFallback

Plants & Fungi

Smilax maritimaLocal Sighting

Smilax smallii

Verified

Nyssa sylvaticaLocal Sighting

Nyssa sylvatica

Helianthus giganteus

Boltonia asteroides

Peltigera degenii

Nowellia curvifolia

Temperate Conifer Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

324.3 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

98%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

3.71 m²/m²

Density Classification

Closed Canopy Forest

Canopy Height29.5 m

Aboveground Biomass237.0 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover98%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands1%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies1%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

43%Yield

Annual Runoff

631 mm

Mean Discharge

6.485 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 42.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

64 / 100

Soil Erosion

256t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:30%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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