1963 Map of Savoie

About this map

Bayou Lafourche and Bayou Cut Off define the northern drainage patterns of this coastal landscape, where the boundary between Lafourche Parish and Terrebonne Parish snakes through a complex network of waterways. The settlement of Savoie sits at the heart of this system, surrounded by evidence of mid-century industrial growth including the Lafourche Crossing Oil and Gas Field and several drill holes. Local spiritual and community life is anchored by landmarks such as St Louis Chapel, Immaculate Heart of Mary Ch, and the Coteau Mission. Much of the southern terrain consists of wetlands like Grand Bayou and Folse Bayou, areas that were undergoing significant change at the time of this survey, evidenced by sections marked Under Construction and the expansion of the Houma Gas Field.