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1963 Map of Weeks

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Weeks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Weeks Island dominates this coastal landscape, rising as a prominent salt dome amidst the expansive marshlands of the Gulf Coast. The industrial character of the mid-20th century is clearly defined by the Weeks Island Oil and Gas Field and the complex network of the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the wetlands. The settlement of Weeks sits atop the island, serving as a hub for the local extractive economy, while the Southern Pacific railroad provides a vital overland link for the region's resources.

To the southeast, the small communities of Cypremort and Alice B line the banks of Bayou Cypremort, offering a glimpse into the residential patterns along the natural levees. Notable local landmarks for genealogists include the Pentecostal Ch and Ewing Cem near the southern edge of the survey. The map also detail's the area's intricate hydrology, featuring numerous named channels like Carlin Bayou and Shark Bayou that weave through Shark Island and toward Vermilion Bay.