2015 Map of Golden Meadow

About this map

Bayou Lafourche serves as the central spine of this coastal Louisiana landscape, dictating the linear settlement pattern of Galliano and Golden Meadow. The map illustrates the distinctive long-lot land divisions characteristic of French colonial influence, where narrow strips of property extend away from the bayou toward the wetlands. This 2015 survey reveals a community deeply tied to both the water and the air, featuring the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Junior Airport and critical infrastructure like the Golden Meadow Bridge and South Lafourche Bridge. Numerous family burial grounds, including Cheramie Cem, Hebert Cem, and Williams Cem, are situated close to the main thoroughfares, providing valuable data for genealogical research. Beyond the inhabited corridor, the terrain transitions into a complex network of waterways like Bayou Blue and Lake Cheniere, reflecting the precarious geography of the Mississippi River Delta region.