2015 Map of Latania Lake

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path across this wet landscape in Cameron Parish, serving as the primary transit corridor through a maze of marsh and open water. This 2015 study shows the complex hydrology of the region, where the Bayou Lacassine winds south toward Mud Lake and the eponymous Latania Lake. The terrain is characterized by slightly elevated features like Onion Hill, Latania Hill, and the linear stretches of Flat Ridge and Wild Ridge, which offer rare vertical relief in the low-lying wetlands. To the south, the massive expanse of Grand Lake dominates the horizon, while the northern sections are defined by various man-made channels such as Willow Cutoff and Long Cutoff. This network of bayous and cutoffs reflects the area's history of water management and navigation, punctuated by landmarks like Lacassine Point and Hackberry Point that help orient mariners and locals alike.