2020 Map of Amelia

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway and Bayou Boeuf dominate this low-lying landscape where the borders of St. Mary, St. Martin, Assumption, and Terrebonne Parishes converge. The settlement of Amelia serves as a central hub, situated near the intersection of La 182 and the waterway. The region's complex hydrography is defined by a dense network of bayous, including Alligator Bayou, Guitroz Bayou, and Hothman Bayou, which navigate the wetlands surrounding Avoca Island. This intricate water system supported the development of small communities like Boeuf, Ursa, and Bayou L'Ourse. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Milton Cem and Saint Andrews Cem, while the northern reaches of the map transition into the open waters of Lake Palourde. The map illustrates a distinctive South Louisiana pattern of linear settlement along natural levees and man-made navigation channels, where industrial infrastructure meets the deep basin environment.