1954 Map of Chicot Lake
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1954 Map of Chicot Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The intricate wetlands of the Atchafalaya Basin define this mid-century environment, where the Lower Grand River and Upper Grand River wind through a dense network of bayous and lakes. Local commerce and community life are anchored at sites like Jack Miller Store and St Ann Church, while the Bayou Sorrel Baptist Hospital indicates a concentrated settlement along the waterway. The landscape is a mix of natural riparian features like Big Island and Hog Island, and significant industrial development. The rise of the petroleum industry is evident with the Chicot Lake Oil Field and Bayou Pigeon Oil Field positioned among the swamps. Human history is further marked by an Indian Mound near Bayou Sorrel, and the essential water management infrastructure at the Bayou Sorrel Lock.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.7 inches

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