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2018 Map of Weeks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Weeks Island rises as a distinct topographical feature above the marshy Louisiana coastline, serving as a hub of activity centered around the settlement of Weeks. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the wetlands to connect Weeks Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This salt dome formation creates unique terrain features such as Sandy Bottom Pond and Plantation Lake, which stand in contrast to the surrounding tidal bayous.

To the southeast, the communities of Cypremort and Alice B line the northern bank of the canal, connected to the mainland by the Louisa Bridge. The map records several family and local landmarks, including Ewing Cem and the Patout Bayou Bridge, reflecting the enduring footprint of coastal Acadiana. The intricate network of waterways like Shark Bayou and Bayou Carlin illustrates the vital water-based transport and drainage systems essential to this low-lying region.