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2018 Map of North Shore

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of North Shore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain dominates this coastal landscape, where the southern reaches of Slidell meet the water at the boundary of St. Tammany and Orleans Parishes. The developed waterfront of Eden Isle and North Shore Beach reveals a complex network of canals and lagoons, such as Grand Lagoon, built to maximize shore access. This residential infrastructure contrasts sharply with the wetlands to the south, where Irish Bayou and Lake Saint Catherine maintain a more tidal, marsh-driven character.

Significant landmarks like Point aux Herbes and Middle Ground mark the transition into the open water of the lake. Local genealogy and history are anchored by sites such as Fields Cemetery near the old rail corridor and the distinct residential pockets at Howze Beach. The map also captures the path of the Old Spanish Trail, reflecting the long-standing transportation routes that have connected these coastal communities across the marshy terrain.