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2018 Map of Lake Arthur

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Arthur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lake Arthur serves as the central focal point of this coastal prairie landscape, where the town and its namesake water body meet at the Mermentau River. The town grid is clearly defined, with streets like Arthur Ave and Nemento Ave leading toward the waterfront at Pleasant St. North of the main settlement, the area around Andress Cove shows a transition from residential pockets to agricultural land, anchored by the Andress Cove Cem.

The hydrology of the region is complex, shaped by natural features like The Narrows and Mitchell Bayou, alongside engineered water management systems such as the Thornwell Drainage Canal. Named landmarks like Gaithes Point and Laurents Point overlook the water, while large tracts of land such as Rivillons Pasture and Laurents Pasture highlight the agrarian character of this Jefferson Davis Parish territory. The map captures a moment in the 21st century where the traditional river-oriented settlement remains tightly integrated with the surrounding wetland and pasture systems.