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2015 Map of Swayze Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Swayze Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Atchafalaya River defines the eastern boundary of this landscape, carving a path through the lowlands of St. Landry and Pointe Coupee Parishes. Much of the central terrain is occupied by the West Atchafalaya Floodway, a vast drainage basin designed to manage the river's overflow, characterized by an intricate network of waterways including Bayou Ha Ha, Bad Bayou, and Bayou Petite Prairie. The town of Melville sits on the river's edge, serving as a focal point for local infrastructure alongside smaller named areas like Goodwood and Half Moon.

Away from the main river channel, the map reveals a complex aquatic geography where the names often reflect the character of the wetlands, such as Bayou Misery and Cow Bayou. Near the southern reaches, Swayze Lake and its surrounding marshlands demonstrate the natural overflow patterns of the region. Local landmarks like Majors Airpark and a web of rural roads, including Williamson Spur Road and Swayze Lake Road, provide evidence of the scattered residential and agricultural activity that persists within this flood-prone environment.