1964 Map of Bayou Sauveur

About this map

Bayou Du Large snakes through the marshy expanse of Terrebonne Parish, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and industry in this coastal landscape. The narrow ribbon of firm ground along the bayou banks supports a string of structures, including the Bayou Du Large Ch, Immaculate Conception Ch, and St Andrews Ch, illustrating the importance of waterborne access for community life. Away from the central bayou, the terrain dissolves into a complex network of wetlands and open water like Moncleuse Bay and Bayou Sauveur. The mid-1960s industrial presence is clearly marked by the Bayou Rambio Oil and Gas Field and the Four Isle Oil and Gas Field, with numerous canals and a Radio Tower punctuating the low-lying reaches. This map documents the intersection of traditional bayou life and the mid-century expansion of the energy sector in Southern Louisiana.