1962 Map of Bayou Boeuf

About this map

Bayou Boeuf (Kraemer PO) serves as a primary settlement node in this 1960s wetland landscape, centered near the St Lawrence Ch and an adjacent Cem. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways and low-lying ground, including the broad Lake Boeuf and the swampy reaches of Coteau Pistolet. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Louisiana wetlands, where drainage and navigation are facilitated by the Midway Canal and numerous unnamed channels. Industrial activity is evident through the scattering of Gas Wells throughout the Elevation 1 Field. Along the eastern edge, the Southern Pacific railroad provides a vital land link across the marsh, skirting the open water of Baie Des Deux Chenes near Martins Island. The presence of Godchaux and Chactimahan further denotes local landholdings and geographical identifiers in this intricately mapped riparian environment.