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2012 Map of Bourg

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bourg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bourg sits at a critical intersection of Bayou country, where the winding course of Bayou Blue meets the managed waterways of Terrebonne Parish. This 2012 survey reveals a landscape defined by the tension between natural marsh drainage and industrial development, characterized by the extensive Bourg Gas Field and North Montegut Gas Field. The settlement pattern follows the high ground along the bayous, with Klondyke and Grandbois serving as local hubs connected by routes like Klondyke Rd.

For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of local family history, noting several small burial sites including Saint Ann Cem, Butler Cem, and Bisland Cem. The complex hydrography of the region is well-documented, from the broad waters of Lake Long to the intricate reaches of Eagle Island Bayou and Bayou La Cache. These waterways historically dictated the placement of every road and home, a pattern still visible in the modern era.