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1974 Map of Carencro Bayou

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Carencro Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Penchant Bayou snakes through the water-dominated landscape of Terrebonne Parish, illustrating the complex network of natural waterways and industrial alterations in the Louisiana marsh during the mid-1970s. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the transition from open water bodies like Carencro Lake to the dense, vegetated terrain of Biscuit Island.

The landscape is heavily marked by energy exploration, with numerous Canal segments cut into the marsh to facilitate access for a Gas Well, a Drill Hole, and a central Platform. Evidence of human activity in this remote region is further indicated by Camp 2 and a major Pipeline corridor. The intricate drainage patterns of Creole Bayou, Victors Bayou, and Willow Bayou reveal a environment where water levels and narrow channels dictate all movement and development.