Loading map...

2024 Map of Cocodrie

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Cocodrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The settlement of Cocodrie serves as the primary landward anchor in this labyrinthine coastal landscape of southern Terrebonne Parish. Located at the terminus of the road network, this area is defined by the critical intersection of the Houma Navigation Canal and Bayou Petit Caillou, arteries that support the local maritime and fishing economies. The intricate web of waterways, including Bayou Sale and Oyster Bayou, illustrates the highly fragmented nature of the Louisiana gulf coast, where land and water merge into a complex of marshes and shallow bays.

The map reveals a landscape heavily shaped by both natural hydrology and human engineering, seen in features like the Tambour Cutoff and the vast reaches of Terrebonne Bay. From the northern depths of Deep Saline to the open waters surrounding Cooke Point, the geography highlights the vulnerable, shifting boundary of the delta. This modern survey provides a clear view of the current state of these vital wetlands, documenting named features like Bay Chaland and Mangrove Bay that are central to the region's environmental and cultural identity.