1966 Map of Pierre Part

About this map

Pierre Part serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated where the Bayou Pierre Part and Little Bayou Pierre Part meet the sprawling waters of Lake Verret. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Grand Bayou and Bayou Alcide, alongside an extensive system of man-made structures like the Atchafalaya Floodway and several protective levees. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway (Alternate Route) and names like Graveyard Island reflect the deep connection between the local economy and the swamp environment. Energy extraction is a dominant feature of the era, visible through the Pierre Pass Gas Field and the East Lake Verret Gas and Oil Field. Community life is anchored by landmarks such as Belle River Ch and Sacred Heart Ch, while industrial canals like the Westfield Canal and Godchaux Canal cut through the wetlands east of the lake.