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2012 Map of Grand River

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Grand River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Grand River and the complex hydraulics of Iberville Parish define this landscape, where natural waterways and industrial infrastructure overlap. The course of the Upper Grand River and Bayou Maringouin dominate the northern terrain, leading toward the Atchafalaya Basin Levee Rd which serves as a critical boundary for the region's flood control. The map illustrates a high density of named water features, including the aptly named Graveyard Bayou, Bloody Bayou, and Sawyers Cove, reflecting the historical human presence and the local nomenclature of the Louisiana wetlands.

Energy extraction is a primary feature of the local economy and land use during this period. The survey identifies significant petroleum infrastructure, including the Frog Lake Oil Field, the Northwest Bayou Sorrel Oil Field, and the Bayou Sorrel Oil and Gas Field. These industrial sites are interspersed among natural features like Pigeon Bay, Berry Lake, and Spike Bay, showing the intersection of the natural environment and resource development.