1964 Map of Lake Felicity

About this map

Lake Felicity and its surrounding marshlands dominate this coastal landscape in southern Terrebonne Parish. The map reveals a complex aquatic geography defined by the Bayou Jean Lacroix Oil and Gas Field to the north and the expansive Lake Chien which connects via the Grand Cut to larger water bodies. The small settlement of Russo sits at the edge of the wetlands, while the interior is dotted with evocatively named features like Old Lady Lake, Lake du Diable, and the Fornation Islands. Industrial activity is evident through scattered Drill Hole locations, contrasting with the natural wandering paths of Bayou Guillaume and Felicity Bayou. The transition from open water to tidal marsh is marked by numerous cuts and passes, including Deep Cut and Coupe Creuse, illustrating the fluid nature of the Louisiana shoreline before later decades of erosion.