2012 Map of Carencro Bayou

About this map

Carencro Lake and its surrounding wetlands define this portion of the Louisiana coast, where a complex network of waterways dominates the landscape. The geography is characterized by numerous bayous, including the primary Carencro Bayou and Bayou Penchant, which snake through a mix of open water and low-lying land. In this industrial marshland, the Bayou Penchant Oil and Gas Field indicates the importance of resource extraction to the local economy. Named features like Biscuit Island, Hebert Island, and Lovell Island rise slightly from the surrounding waters, providing recognizable landmarks for those navigating the intricate channels of Creole Bayou and Plumb Lake. The map reveals the sophisticated system of canals and water management required to maintain industry and navigation within the shifting tides and seasonal fluctuations of the Terrebonne Parish basin.