2012 Map of Catfish Lake

About this map

Mermentau River and Catfish Lake dominate this coastal landscape of Cameron Parish, where the complex hydrology of southwestern Louisiana is on full display. The geography is a dense network of bayous, lakes, and ridges, punctuated by industrial infrastructure and isolated landmarks. Natural features like Locust Bay and Tebo Point sit adjacent to evidence of resource extraction, such as the Garnd Chenier Gas Field and Go Around Bayou Gas Field. Human activity in this marshy environment is specifically adapted to the terrain, evidenced by the Little Pecan Island Airport and the Dr Miller Canal. To the south, Hackberry Ridge and the T T Mhire Rd provide a corridor of solid ground through the surrounding wetlands, while inland islands like Elm Island and Little Pecan Island rise above the interconnected waters of Little Pecan Lake and its associated canals.