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1934 Map of Catfish Lake

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Catfish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Grand Lake and the intricate marshlands of Cameron Parish dominate this mid-1930s survey, revealing a landscape defined by water and narrow ridges of high ground. Small coastal outposts like Catfish and Betty sit along the northern shores, while further south, Little Pecan Island provides a corridor for human movement through the wetlands. A Pirogue Trail cuts through the marsh east of Little Pecan Lake, illustrating how residents navigated this environment using traditional watercraft.

The presence of the Boat Landing and the Miller Canal underscores the early 20th-century reliance on inland waterways for transportation and commerce. The topography is anchored by the Mermentau River and the sweeping curves of Locust Bend, with Hackberry Ridge providing a distinct boundary in the southwest corner. This map documents a period before modern coastal erosion significantly altered the geography of the Catfish Lake area.