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1962 Map of Lac Des Allemands

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lac Des Allemands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lac Des Allemands dominates this coastal landscape, where the waters of St. John the Baptist and St. Charles Parishes meet. The 1962 topography, updated with late-1970s aerial data, reveals a complex network of bayous and man-made alterations supporting the local energy industry. The Lac Des Allemands Gas Field and Lucy Gas Field are prominent, accompanied by various gas wells, oil wells, and pipelines that cut through the marsh.

Hydrological features like the Vacherie Canal and Bayou Lasseigne illustrate the historical effort to manage the wetlands for transport and drainage. Geographic landmarks such as Pointe aux Herbes, Carlin Pointe, and Pointe Cypres provide structural reference points for the vast lake, while smaller water bodies like Baie d'en Haut and Baie Des Deux Chenes border the expansive cypress swamps and woodlands.