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The Swamp

Perhaps the most scenic part of the otherwise topographically-bland IC mainline is a trip through the swamp along the west side of Lake Ponchartrain.

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Observation car

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Pass Manchac

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To Lake Maurepas

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I-55 and Old US 51 crossing Pass Manchac

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Pass Manchac

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Abandoned trestle pilings

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Akers, LA

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Observing

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Swamp

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Dead cypress trees on shore of Lake Ponchartrain

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Lake Ponchartrain

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Swamp

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Kids

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I-10 over Lake Ponchartrain
30.075705,-90.401444

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The Swamp
30.06252,-90.384791

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Lower Guide Levee Road
30.054367,-90.372844

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