2020 Map of Lake Arthur

About this map

Lake Arthur serves as the central focal point of this coastal prairie landscape, where the town of the same name sits on the northern shore. The geography is defined by the transition from the Mermentau River into the open waters of the lake and down through The Narrows. This area, situated at the junction of Jefferson Davis, Vermilion, and Cameron Parishes, reflects a long-standing agricultural and water-based economy. Evidence of the region's ranching and land use is found in named tracts like Rivillons Pasture and Laurents Pasture. Coastal infrastructure is well-represented by the Thornwell Drainage Canal and several local landmarks including Lake Air Service. Cultural history is anchored by sites like Andress Cove Cem and Shell Beach Cem, which overlook the water near points of land such as Gaithes Point and Laurents Point. The survey reveals a grid of rural roads, including La 717, that connect remote shoreline settlements to the inland parishes.