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1974 Map of Carencro Bayou

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Carencro Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Penchant Bayou winds through the wetlands of southern Louisiana, defining a landscape dominated by water and energy extraction in the mid-1970s. This orthophotomap combines aerial photography with topographic data to reveal the intricate network of Canals and Pipelines that crisscross the marshy terrain. The presence of an Oil Field and features like a Drill Hole and Gas Well near Carencro Lake highlight the industrial footprint within the natural waterways.

Remote encampments and platforms, such as Camp 2 and various named Platforms, indicate the working nature of the bayous. Geographic landmarks like Biscuit Island, Hebert Island, and Lafleur Island provide fixed points of reference amidst a shifting environment of Creole Bayou, Victors Bayou, and Willow Bayou. This survey documents the intersection of Louisiana's coastal hydrology with the intensive infrastructure required for petroleum production.