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2018 Map of Sweet Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sweet Lake and its surrounding wetlands define this portion of Cameron Parish, where a complex network of artificial and natural waterways sustains the coastal landscape. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the northern section, connecting Willow Lake to the broader regional shipping lanes, while the Lake Shore Canal and Sweet Lake Canal trace the boundaries of the expansive marsh. Higher ground is found along subtle elevations like Grand Lake Ridge and Pichot Ridge, which provide stable footing amidst the predominant wetlands and bayous.

The settlement of Sweet Lake sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, supported by a grid of local roads such as Bazile Daigle Rd and Delaney Rd. To the south, the map reveals the winding course of Bayou Bois Connine as it empties toward the eastern reaches of Calcasieu Lake. Notable landmarks like the Chute N Gators Airport and the area of Grosse Savanne highlight the blend of aviation and traditional prairie-marsh management typical of this region.