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1999 Map of La Branche

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of La Branche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Lake Pontchartrain dominates the northern half of this landscape, its shoreline defined by a long Seawall and a series of navigational lights. The southern portion reveals a complex transition from the wetlands of the Bonnet Carre Floodway to the expanding suburban grid of Kenner. This area is heavily influenced by the petroleum industry, with both the Good Hope Oil and Gas Field and the East Good Hope Gas Field marked by numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered throughout the marsh.

Residential growth is evident in the structured neighborhoods of Chateau Estates, where community landmarks like Seton Sch, Christ the King Ch, and the Chateau Country Club serve the local population. Transportation and drainage infrastructure are central to the landscape, featuring the Lower Guide Levee and an extensive network of numbered canals, such as Canal No 7 and Canal No 14, which manage water flow through the low-lying terrain.