The low-lying coastal marshes of Terrebonne Parish are defined here by a dense network of natural bayous and industrial waterways, reflecting the region's deep ties to the water. The settlement of Dulac serves as a focal point along Bayou Grand Caillou, where the local culture and economy are anchored by routes like Shrimpers Row. This 2018 survey reveals the significant role of the Houma Navigation Canal in shaping the modern landscape, cutting a straight path through the wetlands south of Theriot. Small family and community markers are preserved in the landscape, including Celestin Cem and the Holy Family Cem. Large water bodies like Lake Boudreaux and Lake Gero dominate the eastern portion of the map, illustrating the fragile balance between land and sea in south Louisiana.
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1892 · Gibson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Houma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Bayou De Large
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Dulac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Gibson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Houma SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Houma SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Theriot
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Bourbeux
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Montegut
USGS Topo · 1:31,680