1935 Map of Lake Misere
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1935 Map of Lake Misere

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Lake Misere and its surrounding wetlands define this 1930s coastal landscape, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight line through the marshy Cameron Parish terrain. The topography here is a complex network of shallow water and slight elevations, featuring ridges and small groves that provided the only stable ground in an otherwise fluid environment. Early drainage efforts are evident along the City Bell Drainage Canal, which runs vertically across the quadrangle. The small settlements of Misere and Cady sit near the water's edge, highlighting the precarious nature of human habitation in this region. Notably, Little Lake Misere is connected to the larger lake by a passage known as The Narrows, while features like Jims Ridge and Mango Ridge rise just above the water level, offering a glimpse into the natural levee system of the Louisiana coast before modern extensive modifications.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 20.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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