1980s Maps of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

1. 1983 Map of Lawtell

   

   1983 Lawtell

   1983 Print · USGS

   St. Landry Parish and the crossing of the Missouri Pacific line appear here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through the numerous cemeteries and churches like Pitre Cem, Holy Family Ch, and the settlement at Lawtell.

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4. 1983 Map of Chataignier

   

   1983 Chataignier

   1983 Print · USGS

   The Evangeline Parish prairie comes to life in the early 1980s, centered on the rural hub of Chataignier. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Leon Manuel Cem, the Linzay Downs Racetrack, and the Missouri Pacific rail corridor.

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7. 1983 Map of Tate Cove

   

   1983 Tate Cove

   1983 Print · USGS

   The transition from natural bayous to modern drainage in Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes is captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Soileaus Cem, Lafleur Cem, and the old settlement at Grand Prairie.

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10. 1983 Map of Eunice North

    

    1983 Eunice North

    1983 Print · USGS

    The rural prairie north of Eunice is shown here in the early 1980s, highlighting the intersection of the Missouri Pacific railroad and parish life. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites, including Reed Cem and Miller Cem, alongside the Glendale Sch and early gas infrastructure.

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13. 1983 Map of Mamou

    

    1983 Mamou

    1983 Print · USGS

    Louisiana's prairie and bayou country are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the Cajun heartland of Mamou. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial grounds like Ardoin Cem and Pinseclair Cem or locate the Reddell Oil and Gas Field.

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16. 1983 Map of Eunice South

    

    1983 Eunice South

    1983 Print · USGS

    Acadia and St. Landry parishes are captured here in the early eighties as the town of Eunice expands into the surrounding oil fields. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from the St Lawrence Ch to legacy sites like the Riche Oil And Gas Field and Mowata.

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19. 1983 Map of Ville Platte

    

    1983 Ville Platte

    1983 Print · USGS

    Evangeline Parish during the early 1980s reveals a landscape where the Missouri Pacific rails and the Ville Platte Oil and Gas Field drive local industry. Researchers can trace family roots at Te Mamou Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Courthouse and St Peter Ch.

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22. 1985 Map of Basile

    

    1985 Basile

    1985 Print · USGS

    Louisiana's prairie and oil country come into focus in the mid-eighties as parish lines meet near Basile. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil Field and find small settlements like Tepetate and Barwick along the bayous.

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25. 1985 Map of Elton

    

    1985 Elton

    1985 Print · USGS

    Elton and the surrounding parish borders are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's mix of prairie agriculture and energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near China, Barnsdall, and the Oil And Gas Field.

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28. 1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Crowley

    1986 Print · USGS

    Coastal prairie and bayou country are captured in the mid-eighties as the rice-and-rail economy defined South Louisiana life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands and rural hubs from Crowley to Jennings, following the paths of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the winding Mermentau River.

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31. 1986 Map of Ville Platte

    

    1986 Ville Platte

    1986 Print · USGS

    Central Louisiana in the 1980s reveals a complex landscape of pine forests and bayou networks spanning seven distinct parishes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and locate settlements such as Simmons Settlement, Redland, and Elizabeth.

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34. 1986 Map of Alexandria

    

    1986 Alexandria

    1986 Print · USGS

    Central Louisiana in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of strategic military installations and deep river-valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the footprints of England Air Force Base, Camp Beauregard, and the extensive Kisatchie National Forest.

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37. 1986 Map of Bond

    

    1986 Bond

    1986 Print · USGS

    Evangeline and Allen Parishes are captured in the mid-1980s, showing a managed Louisiana landscape of forestry and water control. Researchers can trace the settlement at Bond, locate the local Cem, and follow drainage networks like Bayou Nezpique and the Well Pump Canal.

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40. 1986 Map of Duralde, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Duralde

    1987 Print · USGS

    The prairies along the Evangeline and Allen Parish line were deeply integrated with the bayous in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns and local water works around Duralde, Valentine, and the winding Bayou Nezpique.

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