1966 Map of Pierre Part
USGS Topo · Published 1980About this map
Pierre Part sits at the heart of this Louisiana swamp landscape, where land and water merge into a complex network of bayous and passes. In the mid-1960s, this region was defined by its water-based economy and the expansive Lake Verret. The map captures the industrial character of the era with the Pierre Pass Gas Field and Bayou St Vincent Gas Field marked across the marshlands. Transportation follows the natural contours of the water, with the Intracoastal Waterway and the Belle River (Alternate Route) cutting through the basin. Local community life is anchored by landmarks like the Sacred Heart Ch and Belle River Ch, while the southern reaches reveal unique terrain features such as Graveyard Island. The intricate drainage patterns of Grand Bayou and Bayou Grosbec illustrate the seasonal nature of the Atchafalaya Floodway corridor.
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