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1935 Map of Lake Gero

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Lake Gero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Lake Boudreaux and Lake Gero dominate this 1935 coastal landscape, where the intricate network of bayous and canals defines the settlement patterns of Terrebonne Parish. The State Highway No 141 runs as a central spine alongside Bayou Caillou, connecting the community at Boudreaux with vital local institutions like the Grand Caillou Sch and the Dulac PO. The presence of St Michaels Plantation and the Provost Cem near the Boeuf Bayou indicates long-standing family landholdings and small agrarian pockets amidst the wetlands.

Transportation by water was clearly as essential as the road system during this era, evidenced by the Falgout Canal, Boudreaux Canal, and New Canal. These waterways, along with features like Coteau Charles and Hog Point, highlight a delicate balance between habitable land and the surrounding marsh. The map also records the location of the Morning Star Sch near Bayou Pelton, serving the northern reaches of this maritime community.