1964 Map of Lake Felicity

About this map

Bayou Jean Lacroix Oil and Gas Field anchors the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, illustrating the mid-century industrial presence amidst the tidal marshes of Terrebonne Parish. The intricate network of waterways, including St Jean Charles Bayou and Bayou Jean Lacroix, defines the transition from open water to marshland. Significant bodies of water such as Lake Felicity and Lake Chien are separated by natural landmarks like Grand Point and the Grand Cut. This 1963-64 survey detail provides a window into the labyrinthine geography of the gulf coast before decades of coastal erosion, showing specific family-named or local features like Lake Billiot, Old Lady Lake, and the small landing at Russo. The boundary between Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish follows the winding course of Bayou au Chien and Pointe au Chien.