1946 Map of North of Garyville

About this map

The swampy lowlands bordering Lake Maurepas define this 1940s survey of the Louisiana wetlands. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of waterways, including Blind River and Alligator Bayou, which mark the boundary between Livingston and St. John the Baptist Parishes. Human activity in this saturated terrain is sparse, centered primarily on the southern shore of the lake at Lutcher-Moore Camp, a site linked to the regional logging and timber industry. The map illustrates the natural drainage patterns of the era, where seasonal waters move through Dutch Bayou, Bayou Tent, and the winding Mississippi Bayou. This chart reflects the coastal wilderness before modern industrial expansion, capturing the intricate hydrography of the Maurepas basin.