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Lake Pontchartrain (/ ˈ p ɒ n tʃ ə t r eɪ n / PON-chə-trayn) is an estuary located in southeastern Louisiana in the United States. It covers an area of 630 square miles (1,600 km 2 ) with an average depth of 12 to 14 feet (3.7 to 4.3 m).
Lake Pontchartrain, lake, southeastern Louisiana, U.S. The lake is 40 miles (64 km) long and 25 miles (40 km) wide at its widest point, with an area of 630 square miles (1,631 square km) and a mean depth of 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 metres). It is more a tidal lagoon than a lake, since it connects.
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Lake Pontchartrain nautical chart. The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Lake Pontchartrain on the map, which is located in the Louisiana state (St. Charles Parish, Saint Bernard Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, St. Tammany Parish).
Apr 23, 2019 · The causeway crosses Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana, with its southern terminus in the Metairie suburb of New Orleans and the northern terminus in Mandeville on the northern shores...
Mar 17, 2024 · It’s the longest overwater bridge in the world and it’s a lot of fun to drive over and explore the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. In this article, I’ll give you some insight into this magnificent bridge and talk about our recent trip across the massive lake.
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Nov 3, 2016 · Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is one of the world's longest drives over a body of water and is an absolute must-drive when you visit New Orleans. Although the lake was named after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain in 1699, it was his son Jérôme who vociferously championed the exploration, settlement and development of Louisiana.
Guided boat rentals out of Fairview-Riverside State Park lead you down the Tchefuncte River to the mouth, where the river and lake meet, of Lake Pontchartrain. Stop at local waterfront restaurants or bring your own meal to enjoy as you can catch an amazing sunset view accented by the Madisonville Lighthouse.
