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1963 Map of Larose

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Larose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Bayou Lafourche anchors this coastal Louisiana landscape, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and industry during the mid-20th century. The towns of Larose and Valentine are situated along its banks, where narrow strip-lot property lines reflect the traditional French arpent land system common to the region. Between these settlements lies the smaller hamlet of Ludevine, while the Southern Pacific railroad and the Intracoastal Waterway provided critical transportation links for the local economy.

Extensive drilling operations are evident at Valentine Field, punctuated by numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells that underscore the era's energy extraction. Away from the main channel, the map reveals a complex network of marshes and smaller distributaries, including Bayou L'Eau Bleu and Bayou Blue. Local history is preserved at sites like Griffin Cem and the Seventh District Sch, providing genealogical touchstones for families from the Norah area down to the busy waterway junction at Larose.