1964 Map of Lake Mechant

About this map

Lake Mechant dominates this coastal Terrebonne Parish landscape, a sprawling saltwater basin surrounded by an intricate labyrinth of marshland and tidal channels. The 1964 survey reveals the complex hydrology of south Louisiana before significant modern land loss, where major arteries like Bayou De Cade and Bayou Du Large carve through the wetlands. This era of mapping captured the early industrial footprint in the marshes, evidenced by scattered Oil Well and Drill Hole locations tucked between the reeds. The geography is defined by a series of interconnected bays and lakes, from the southern reach of Caillou Lake to the northern waters of Lake Jug. Landmarks such as Hog Point and the winding Raccourci Bayou provide critical orientation points in a territory where the line between land and water is perpetually shifting.