1953 Map of Grosse Tete SW

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Atchafalaya Floodway dominates the lower southwest corner of this Iberville Parish terrain, defined by the massive East Protection Levee and its associated Spoil Bank. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and drainage, where the Upper Flat sits adjacent to the flood control structures that manage the waters of the Atchafalaya basin. This 1950s survey captures the region's intricate hydrology, featuring numerous named waterways such as Bogan Bayou, Hooper Bayou, and Bayou Henry. These natural bayous are interspersed with man-made interventions like the Catfish Canal and Superior Canal, illustrating the mid-century efforts to regulate water flow for local industry and flood prevention. Inland water bodies like Halfway Lake and Smith Lake remain isolated among the low-lying swamps, while Bayou Grosse Tete snakes along the eastern boundary, serving as a primary corridor through the dense bayou country.