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1935 Map of Latania Lake

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Latania Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Grand Lake and its intricate network of coastal marshlands dominate this mid-1930s coastal survey. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the wetlands, intersecting the winding course of the Mermentau River at an area known simply as Entrance. This landscape is defined by its transition from open water to marsh, featuring named elevations such as Onion Hill and Latania Hill that rise above the surrounding swamp.

Smaller water bodies like Latania Lake, Mud Lake, and Lake Misere are interconnected by numerous cutoffs and bayous, including Bayou Lacassine and Bayou Misere. The presence of labels for a Trail, Pirogue, and Floating Lane suggests the specialized methods of travel required to navigate this region before modern infrastructure was fully established. To the east, Maple Marsh and ridges like Wild Ridge and Flat Ridge provide a glimpse into the natural topography of Cameron Parish before major shoreline alterations.