2012 Map of Lake Tambour

About this map

Bayou Terrebonne and Bayou Petit Caillou snake through the fragile coastal wetlands of Terrebonne Parish in this 2012 topographic record. The landscape is a complex aquatic network where the distinction between land and water is increasingly fluid, centered on the broad reaches of Lake Tambour and Lake Barre. This map captures the intricate hydrology of the Louisiana coast just after the turn of the twenty-first century, showing man-made interventions like the Bush Canal alongside ancient natural waterways such as Grand Bayou Bourbeux and Bayou l'Ourse. The map is characterized by a high density of named bayous including Bayou Barbue, Bayou Chitigue, and Bayou Jack, reflecting a region where every waterway serves as a vital artery for navigation and local history.