Loading map...

1966 Map of North Bend

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of North Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bayou Teche defines the northeastern boundary of this coastal St. Mary Parish landscape, where the legacy of plantation-era settlements meets the infrastructure of the mid-century energy boom. The transition from industrial agriculture to resource extraction is visible through the Southern Pacific rail line and the numerous Gas Wells scattered across the Garden City Field. Cultural history is anchored by family and community landmarks such as Little Zion Ch and several small burial grounds, including the Shadyside-Fairfax Cem and Gratt Cem.

The southern reaches are dominated by a complex hydraulic network where the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway cuts through marshland. Here, the Wax Lake Outlet and Bayou Blue serve as primary drainage for the surrounding basins. Small inland settlements like North Bend and Midway are located along the higher ground of the bayou ridges, while a network of pumping stations and gaging stations monitors the shifting waters of this low-lying delta region.