2015 Map of Bourg

About this map

The settlement of Bourg and the neighboring community of Klondyke sit at the intersection of south Louisiana's natural bayous and man-made navigation routes. This survey highlights the complex drainage and transportation network of the Lafourche and Terrebonne border, where the Intracostal Waterway and the Saint Louis Canal cut through the coastal wetlands. The landscape is defined by its riparian development, with homes and roads closely hugging the banks of Bayou Blue and Bayou Petit Caillou. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Matherne Cem, Bisland Cem, and Butler Cem. The presence of Eagle Island and Lake Long amidst the winding Bayou Grand Coteau illustrates the intricate, water-dominant geography of the Mississippi Delta region.