1955 Map of Grand Lake East

About this map

Maple Marsh dominates this mid-century landscape of the Gulf Coast, where the transition between land and sea is defined by intricate wetlands and active extraction. The 1950s economy is clearly visible through several expansive petroleum zones, including the Grand Lake Oil and Gas Field and the West White Lake Oil and Gas Field. A fascinating cultural layer appears in the form of traditional water routes, such as the Le Bleu Pirogue Trail and the Gang Pirogue Trail, which weave through the marshlands and connect isolated water bodies like Alligator Lake and Blackfish Lake. The presence of several sportsman's outposts, such as the Lulu Hunting Club and Stanglind Club, underscores the area's reputation for coastal hunting and fishing, while the Gueydan Cem provides a focal point for local genealogical interest near the northern levee system.