1955 Map of Grand Lake East

About this map

Maple Marsh and a vast complex of wetlands dominate this coastal Louisiana landscape, captured by planetable surveys in the mid-1950s. The map illustrates an environment defined by the transition from open water to marshy prairie, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the natural meanders of Latanier Bayou and Blackfish Bayou. The economy of the era is clearly visible through the numerous energy sites, including the Grand Lake Oil and Gas Field and Pecan Lake Gas Field, alongside traditional recreational outposts like the Lulu Hunting Club and Stanolind Club. Notable terrain features include named islands like Rabbit Island and Deer Island that emerge from the shallow expanses of Grand Lake and White Lake. Of particular interest to local historians is the Pirogue Trail, which traces a traditional water route through the southern marshes.