2012 Map of Fearman Lake

About this map

Vermilion Bay dominates the eastern edge of this coastal landscape, where the tides of the Gulf meet the intricate marshlands of southern Louisiana. The settlement of Belle Isle is positioned amidst a complex network of waterways, including the Belle Isle Canal and Sixmile Canal, reflecting an environment defined by transit and resource extraction. The presence of the Buck Point Gas Field and East Buck Point Gas Field near Buck Point illustrates the region's industrial role within the larger energy economy of the early 21st century. Navigable arteries like Schooner Bayou and Onemile Bayou wind through a territory of numerous small basins, including Fearman Lake, Coot Lake, and the Teal Ponds. This configuration of named points, bayous, and canals reveals the managed nature of these wetlands, where dredging and drilling have left a permanent mark alongside natural features like Mud Point and Hog Lake.