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2015 Map of Houma

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Houma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Houma's intricate network of waterways and bayous serves as the primary skeleton for Terrebonne Parish’s development in this modern survey. The Houma Navigation Canal and Intracostal Waterway intersect here, facilitating industrial and commercial transit through a landscape deeply tied to the Gulf's maritime economy. This geography is further defined by radiating bayous such as Bayou Terrebonne, Bayou Black, and Bayou Grand Caillou, along which established settlements like Mechanicville, Woodlawn, and Presquille are oriented.

Genealogical and local history interest is rooted in the distribution of family-connected landmarks and community spaces. Numerous burial grounds, including Myrtle Grove Cem, Saint John Cem, and Mulberry Cem, are documented alongside educational institutions like L E Fletcher Technical Community Coll and Blue Cliff College-Houma. The transition from urban centers to surrounding reaches like Ashland and Crozier illustrates the ongoing balance between South Louisiana’s industrial infrastructure—evidenced by the Houma-Terrebonne Airport—and the natural bayou environment.