2018 Map of Lockport

About this map

Bayou Lafourche dictates the settlement pattern of this part of Lafourche Parish, with towns and homesteads hugging its banks while the surrounding terrain transitions into the wetlands of Lake Fields. The map documents the dense residential development in Lockport and Lockport Heights, where engineered crossings like the Lockport Bayou Lafourche Bridge and Lockport Company Canal Bridge connect the community across vital waterways. Further north, the landscape is shaped by the intersection of rail and road at Raceland Junction and Bowie, reflecting the area's agricultural and industrial transit history. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as Hadley Cem near Mathews and New Fountain Cem in Lockport, while the surrounding marshlands are articulated by features like Bayou Grand-Coteau and Bayou Jollet, illustrating the delicate balance between dry land and the Louisiana delta.