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2018 Map of Thibodaux

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Thibodaux
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Thibodaux serves as the focal point of this 2018 survey, positioned along the banks of Bayou Lafourche. The landscape is a complex intersection of historic sugar production and modern expansion, evidenced by the clustered names of legacy estates like Orange Grove Plantation, Rienzi Plantation, and Abby Plantation that ring the city center. This area is characterized by the "long-lot" or arpent land division system typical of French colonial settlement, where properties like Coulon Plantation stretch away from the bayou to ensure water access.

Educational and cultural landmarks define the contemporary geography, including the campus of Nicholls State Univ and portions of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. To the south, the transition into the wetlands is marked by Devil Swamp and the community of Johnson Ridge. The infrastructure of the region is further detailed through features such as Thibodaux Junction and the campus of Louisiana Technical College-Lafourche Campus.