2024 Map of Gibson

About this map

The confluence of waterways and wetlands in southwestern Lafourche Parish and northern Terrebonne Parish defines the landscape surrounding Gibson. This area is characterized by a network of drainage systems and natural bayous that dictated the historic settlement pattern, with communities like Donner and Chacahoula situated along established corridors. The map records numerous ecclesiastical landmarks and burial sites, including the Saint Patrick Catholic Cem and the Triumph Baptist Church Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for family historians tracing roots in these Cajun parishes. To the east, the Terrebonne-Lafourche Drainage Canal runs through the marshy terrain, while residential developments such as Oak Forest appear along the banks of Bayou Black. The survey also documents significant transportation routes like Bull Run Rd and Parish Rd 15 that cut through the low-lying wetlands.