1969 Map of Maringouin NW

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this mid-century landscape, revealing an intricate network of wetlands and hydraulic engineering. Deep in the river bottomlands, the confluence of the Atchafalaya River and its various tributaries, including Alabama Bayou and Bayou Courtableau, illustrates the complex hydrology of the region. The map captures a moment when industrial extraction was firmly established in the swamp, evidenced by the Happytown Oil and Gas Field and its southern counterpart, the South Happytown Oil and Gas Field. A series of prominent Levees and an extensive Pipeline network cut through the Des Ourses Swamp, highlighting the ongoing efforts to manage water and transport energy. Smaller water bodies like Lake Valerie and Lake Comeaux sit alongside the Whisky Bay Pilot Channel, providing a detailed look at the basin's topography before modern environmental shifts.