2015 Map of Gheens

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Lafourche Parish define this landscape, where the settlement of Gheens sits at the intersection of land and water. The community's agricultural and industrial heritage is reflected in infrastructure like Sugar Mill Rd and the prominent Gheens Main Rd, which follows the natural contours of the high ground. The area is heavily influenced by a complex network of natural and man-made waterways, including the Company Canal and Forty Arpent Canal, which were essential for drainage and transport in the coastal marsh. Natural drainage is provided by a series of slow-moving bayous, such as Bayou Vacherie, Petit Bois Bayou, and Bayou Chateau De Cypres. This 2015 survey reveals how modern residential developments like Cypress Villa Ln and N Dominique Dr have integrated into a terrain historically dominated by sugar production and wetland management.