1982 Map of Boudreaux Lake

About this map

Gibbstown serves as a small focal point in this coastal landscape, situated precisely where the north-south transport route meets the Intracoastal Waterway. This 1982 orthophotomap provides a clear view of the Louisiana marshland transition, where agricultural fields in the north give way to the expansive wetlands of Cameron Parish. The terrain is defined by a complex network of water bodies, including Boudreaux Lake and Broussard Lake, interspersed with higher ground such as Savane Neuville Island. Human activity is recorded through specialized features like Granger Cem and the various Oil Tanks and Drill Holes that signal the region's energy economy. This edition, based on 1975 aerial photography, documents the exact footprint of drainage canals and elevated roads used to navigate this fluid environment.