In usage in the Southern United States, a bayou is a body of water typically found in a flat, low-lying area. It may refer to an extremely slow-moving stream, marshy lake, or wetland. They typically c

The Atchafalaya Basin, or Atchafalaya Swamp, is the largest swampy wetland in the United States. Located in south central Louisiana, it is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Atch