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1994 Map of Lake Salve

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Lake Salve
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Lake Salve sits at the center of a dense labyrinth of wetlands and watercourses in St. Mary Parish, reflecting the dynamic landscape of the Louisiana coast in the late 20th century. The area is defined by the massive flow of the Lower Atchafalaya River, which branches into a complex network of named passes and bayous such as Big Wax Bayou, Hog Bayou, and Sammys Bayou. This 1994 update reveals the industrial footprint within the marsh, specifically the Belle Isle Gas and Oil Field and the Sweetbay Lake Oil and Gas Field, marked by numerous pipelines and drill sites.

Natural high ground is rare, identified by features like Live Oak Hammock and the Wetfoot Hammocks, which stand out against the surrounding marsh. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Atchafalaya Delta State Atchafalaya Bay Wildlife Management Area, where the river meets East Bay. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between environmental preservation and energy extraction in a deltaic environment prone to subsidence.