1974 Map of Lost Lake

About this map

The vast wetlands of Terrebonne Parish are dominated by the circular expanse of Lost Lake, a central feature in this 1974 orthophotomap. This specialized survey combines aerial photography with traditional topographic data, revealing the intricate labyrinth of the Louisiana coast before significant modern erosion and sea-level changes. The landscape is a network of interconnected waterways, where Blue Hammock Bayou and Rice Bayou snake through marshy islands. Industrial activity is visible in the form of a Pipeline and scattered energy infrastructure like a Gas Well near Lake Pagie. To the south, the map details the transition into larger bodies of water such as Bay Junop and Mudhole Bay. Points of interest like The Narrows and Plessale Cut provide insight into the natural and man-made navigation routes used by local mariners and industry workers during the mid-1970s.