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1957 Map of Cocodrie

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cocodrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Cocodrie serves as the primary outpost in this water-dominated landscape of southern Terrebonne Parish, situated where the Cocodrie Bayou meets a vast network of coastal marshes and tidal bays. The map documents an environment defined by its intricate hydrology, from the northern reach of Deep Saline to the coastal waters of Bay Sainte Elaine. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and a Sulphur Well indicates the significant industrial extraction efforts occurring within the wetlands during the mid-20th century.

Local waterways with distinctive names like Bay Touch-me-not, Petit Bayou Callou, and Austrian Bayou reveal the cultural and linguistic heritage of the bayou region. This survey also tracks significant navigation and land features including Cooke Point and the Tambour Cutoff, illustrating how natural channels and human interventions shaped the accessibility of the marsh for both fishing and industry.