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1979 Map of Deep Lake

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Deep Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Grand Chenier Ridge stands as the primary elevated relief in this coastal marshland, serving as a corridor for settlement and transit just north of the vast Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve. This 1979 orthophotomap provides a rare hybrid view, combining traditional topographic contours with aerial photography to reveal the intricate hydraulic network of south Louisiana. The landscape is dominated by the expansive waters of Deep Lake and a complex system of waterways including Josephine Bayou, Constance Bayou, and Dyson Bayou.

Human activity is concentrated along the ridges and within the marsh's industrial infrastructure. The small settlement of Doland sits along the northern ridge, while a dedicated Refuge Camp and an extensive Oil and Gas Field reflect the dual legacy of conservation and resource extraction. Evidence of the region's energy economy is visible through various Gas Wells, Drill Holes, and an extensive Pipeline network cutting through the wetlands toward the Gulf Coast.