2012 Map of Catahoula

About this map

The settlement of Catahoula serves as the focal point of this Saint Martin Parish landscape, situated near the western edge of the Atchafalaya Basin. The map details a complex network of bayous and man-made infrastructure, defined by the Catahoula Levee Rd, Henderson Levee Rd, and Bayou Benoit Levee Rd that manage the region's unique hydrology. Cultural markers are prominent, including Our Lady of the Lake Cem and the Indian Mound Cem further north, which point to the deep generational and historical roots of this Cajun community. The economy of the era is clearly visible through the numerous energy extraction sites such as the Crocodile Bayou Oil Field and Lake La Rose Gas Field. These industrial features are interspersed with small communities like Coteau Holmes and Bankers, linked by a grid of rural roads like Sidney Guidry Rd and Hugh Daspit Rd.