2020 Map of Lake Misere

About this map

Lake Misere and its surrounding wetlands define this coastal landscape in Cameron Parish, where land and water are inextricably linked. The southern half of the sheet is dominated by the expansive open waters of the lake, connected to Little Lake Misere by a passage known as The Narrows. This aqueous environment is bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway, a critical navigation artery that cuts through the marsh. North of the waterway, the terrain is a complex mosaic of wetlands interspersed with slightly elevated features such as Jims Ridge and Mango Ridge, which likely represent subtle cheniers or natural rises in the deltaic plain. Further east, isolated stands of timber or high ground are identified as Blue Grove and Black Grove. Engineering efforts to manage the water levels are evident in the Bell City Drainage Canal, which runs vertically across the northern reaches of the quadrangle.