1963 Map of Houma

About this map

Houma serves as the bustling hub of Terrebonne Parish in this early 1960s survey, defined by its intricate network of bayous and industrial canals. The city's residential and commercial core is flanked by the Houma Gas Field and the expansive Houma-Terrebonne Airport, illustrating the post-war energy and aviation expansion in the region. To the south, the landscape transitions into a watery grid of drainage and navigation projects, including the Houma Navigation Canal and St Louis Canal, which cut through the marshy terrain toward smaller outlying settlements like Crozier, Ashland, and Woodlawn. Numerous community landmarks are documented, from the Agricultural Experiment Station to local spiritual sites such as St Louis Ch and Jerusalem Ch. The map provides a clear look at the area's specialized education and infrastructure, noting sites like the South Terrebonne High Sch and several sewage disposal ponds.