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1994 Map of Lake Quitman

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Lake Quitman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Dulac and Lapeyrouse sit at the center of an intricate web of waterways and marshes in this coastal Louisiana landscape. The dominance of water over solid earth is evident in the vast expanses of Lake Quitman and Lake Gero, joined by a complex network of natural bayous and engineered industrial routes. The Houma Navigation Canal cuts a straight path through the wetlands, serving as a primary artery for maritime traffic alongside older channels like Bayou Caillou and Petit Bayou Caillou.

Human activity is concentrated along these water corridors, where a lengthy Levee system protects the small settlements and industrial operations. The map highlights the region's economic reliance on resources, with multiple Gas Fields and Oil and Gas Fields scattered across the marsh. Near the southern edge, the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium facility sits near Little Cocodrie Bayou, emphasizing the area's importance for scientific research in a delicate deltaic environment.