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1964 Map of Black Bay

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Black Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The marshlands and tidal basins of Plaquemines Parish define this mid-century survey, where the Mississippi River flows past the settlement of Happy Jack. Life here is concentrated along the narrow strip of land following the river, featuring the Our Lady of Lourdes Ch and the historic Bohemia Cem. The landscape is a complex network of bayous and lakes, such as Lake Jean Louis Robin and Lake Cuatro Caballo, that serve as the foundation for the region's resource-based economy.

Energy extraction is a dominant theme, with the North Black Bay Oil Field and the Black Bay Oil and Gas Field appearing across the coastal waters. Remote outposts like Potash District Camp and the settlement of Encalade provide a window into the specialized communities supporting these industries during the 1960s. The map also records unique local landmarks like the Club Paradise Ball near Lake Coquille, illustrating the social geography of this watery frontier.