Lake Theriot and its surrounding wetlands define this landscape in Terrebonne Parish, where the settlement of Theriot sits at the intersection of land and water. The map documents an intricate network of waterways essential to the region's transport and drainage, including Minors Canal, Marmande Canal, and the Falgout Canal. These man-made cuts provide passage through the marsh, linking larger water bodies like Lake De Cade and Bayou du Large. The presence of Marmande Ridge and Congo Island indicates subtle elevations that have historically dictated human activity and road placement in this coastal environment. Local transit follows the water's edge, with Bayou Dularge Rd and Falgout Canal Rd providing the primary access points for residents and maritime industry near the edge of the Gulf coast.
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1892 · Gibson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Houma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Bayou De Large
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Dulac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Gibson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Houma SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Theriot
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Lake Mechant
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Lake Quitman
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Lake Gero
USGS Topo · 1:31,680