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2024 Map of Dog Lake

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Dog Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Bayou Grand Caillou winds through this low-lying coastal landscape in Terrebonne Parish, illustrating the complex network of waterways that define the Louisiana delta. The area is dominated by expansive water bodies and labyrinthine passes, including Dog Lake and the nearby Caillou Lake. These features reveal a terrain where land and water are constantly shifting, with small landmasses like China Island providing anchor points in a region of salt bays and bayous.

Transport and navigation in this era are dictated by the natural flow of tidal channels such as Quitman Bayou and Pass des Ilettes. The intricate nomenclature of the region—ranging from Bayou Sauveur to Big Misale Bayou—reflects the long history of French influence and local maritime tradition. For those studying the evolution of the Gulf Coast shoreline, the map provides a clear record of the hydrography before further environmental changes.