1953 Map of Dog Lake, 1981 Print
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1953 Map of Dog Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The intricate coastal marshlands of Terrebonne Parish are defined here by a dense network of tidal channels and large open basins like Dog Lake and Hackberry Lake. This landscape is primarily shaped by the intersection of natural hydrology and industrial activity, most notably within the Four Isle Bayou Oil and Gas Field. The map reveals how petroleum extraction infrastructure began to weave through the wetlands, with a Radio Tower standing as a solitary landmark among the winding waterways of Grand Caillou Bayou and Quitman Bayou. Local nomenclature like Bayou John Bop and Chine Island reflects the specific cultural geography of this amphibious region. The intricate pass system, including Pass des Ilettes and Petit Pass des Ilettes, demonstrates the complex drainage patterns before significant late-century coastal erosion altered these shorelines.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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