1992 Map of Cow Bayou

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this low-lying landscape, where a dense network of bayous and lakes defines the drainage patterns of the Louisiana wetlands. In the early 1990s, the region was characterized by the intersection of natural waterways and industrial energy extraction, most notably at the Bayou des Glaises Oil and Gas Field and the Henby Gas Field. The map illustrates the complex hydrology of the basin, showing the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway Main Pilot Channel alongside more traditional water bodies like Bayou Bouillon and Billy Littles Lake. Navigational landmarks such as Pats Throat and Cow Island provide essential points of reference in an area defined by winding channels like Bayou Maringouin and Bayou La Rompe. The boundary between Iberville Parish and St Martin Parish cuts through this swampy terrain, highlighting the administrative divisions within the floodway.