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2012 Map of Houma

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Houma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Houma serves as the focal point of this coastal Louisiana landscape, where the intricate network of bayous and canals dictates the pattern of settlement and industry. The town is physically tied to its maritime environment through engineering landmarks like the Houma Tunnel and the Houma Navigation Bridge, while the Charlie Hammonds Seaplane Base underscores the importance of aerial access in this water-bound region. Surrounding communities such as Mechanicville, Mulberry, and Crozier are defined by their proximity to waterways like Bayou Terrebonne and Bayou La Carpe, which have historically driven the local economy.

Energy extraction is a prominent feature of the area's development, evidenced by the Houma Gas Field, Hollywood Gas Field, and Southwest Bourg Gas Field scattered across the quadrangle. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Mulberry Cem, Crozier Cem, and Saint John Cem, which often represent the oldest established sites within these low-lying parishes.