1998 Map of Gibson, 2000 Print
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1998 Map of Gibson

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Bayou Black serves as the central artery for this late-20th-century landscape, where the traditional water-based geography of the Louisiana bayous meets the industrial infrastructure of the Chacahola Oil and Gas Field. The settlement pattern follows the natural levees and rail lines, with the Southern Pacific railroad corridor linking the communities of Gibson and Donner. The map reveals a deeply working landscape, showing the transition from agricultural areas to modern petrochemical extraction, marked by numerous pipelines and gas wells. Local heritage is preserved in the placement of several historic congregations, including Rose Hill Ch and Beulah Ch, while the presence of an Indian Mound near Gibson points to much older human habitation. The extensive network of man-made waterways like the Phillips Canal and Donner Canal illustrates the ongoing effort to manage this subsidence-prone region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1998
Date Published2000
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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