1998 Map of Gray

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of southern Louisiana are defined here by a dense network of waterways and historic sugar-producing landscapes along the Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish boundary. The region's plantation history is evident in the layout of large estates such as Magnolia Plantation, Rebecca Plantation, and Minerva Plantation, which sit alongside established communities like Schriever and Gray. The geography is intricately carved by bayous and canals, including Devil Swamp in the north and the winding Chacahoula Bayou to the southwest. This landscape transitioned from agrarian roots to modern infrastructure by the late 20th century, as seen in the emergence of residential developments like Lazy Acres and Broadmoor. Institutional anchors such as St Bridget Ch, St Francis Cem, and the Evergreen Jr High School serve as vital markers for genealogists tracing family roots in the Terrebonne basin near Bayou Cane.