1957 Map of Cocodrie

About this map

Bay Sainte Elaine and the surrounding marshlands of Terrebonne Parish define this coastal environment during the mid-1950s. The landscape is a labyrinth of tidal channels and basins, including Deep Saline, Cocodrie Bayou, and Bay Sale. Industrial activity is evident throughout the wetlands, marked by a significant Gas Field and numerous Oil Wells and Sulphur Wells. This era shows a transition where the natural geography of Oyster Bayou and Crooked Bayou meets the growing infrastructure of the petroleum industry, connected by Coon Road and protected by a Levee. The presence of several Lights and a Radio Tower suggests the importance of navigation and communication in these complex waterways. Local landmarks like Cooke Point and Tambour Cutoff provide specific reference points for those tracing the history of Louisiana's changing coastline and its industrial development.