1953 Map of Grosse Tete SW

About this map

Grosse Tete Bayou and its associated natural levees define the eastern edge of this landscape, while the Atchafalaya River enters the frame in the southwest. This mid-century survey illustrates the intricate relationship between Louisiana's waterways and its managed flood control systems. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and drainage features, including Bogan Bayou, Bayou Maringouin, and Blue Bayou. A series of Spoil Banks and the presence of the Upper Flat Floodway indicate significant human intervention in the natural hydrology of Iberville Parish. Smaller water bodies like Halfway Lake and Smith Lake are scattered through the wooded sections, while Moonshine Field provides a named reference point within the system of canals such as Trinity Canal and Catfish Canal.