1975 Map of Holly Beach

About this map

Holly Beach sits at the southern edge of this orthophotograph, where the Louisiana coastline meets the Gulf of Mexico. Prepared from 1975 aerial photography, the map illustrates the delicate geography of Cameron Parish before later decades of significant coastal change. The landscape is defined by the expansive waters of Calcasieu Lake and the distinct horseshoe shape of Mud Lake, which dominates the central terrain. This view reveals the density of the marshlands and the narrow strip of human settlement along the shoreline, providing a clear record of the road patterns and structure footprints that characterized the community during the mid-1970s. The intricate network of small waterways and drainage patterns throughout the wetlands reflects the natural hydrology of the region at that time.