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1980s Maps of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Explore 16 historic maps of St. Landry Parish from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how St. Landry Parish's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring St. Landry Parish's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

St. Landry Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Richard
    1983 Map of Richard
    1983 Richard
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Acadia and St. Landry Parish line comes into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of oil fields and prairie farms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pitreville, the Acadia Academy, and Mt Calvary Cem.
  4. 1983 Map of New Roads
    1983 Map of New Roads
    1983 New Roads
    1983 Print · USGS
    The river parishes of central Louisiana are documented in the early 1980s, showcasing the winding courses of the Atchafalaya and Mississippi. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served river towns like Melville and Simmesport, or locate the Port Hudson National Cem and the State Penitentiary.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1983 Map of Lawtell
    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.
  10. 1983 Map of Chataignier
    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.
  13. 1983 Map of Tate Cove
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1983 Map of Church Point
    1983 Map of Church Point
    1983 Church Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    Acadia and St. Landry parishes are captured here in the early eighties as a landscape of deep bayous and productive energy fields. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Our Mother of Peace Sch, McBride Cem, and the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor.
  19. 1983 Map of Eunice North
    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.
  22. 1983 Map of Mire
    1983 Map of Mire
    1983 Mire
    1983 Print · USGS
    Acadia Parish and the borders of St. Landry and Lafayette parishes are captured in the early 1980s as the local energy economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace small communities like Mire and Higginbotham or locate landmarks such as Sunrise Ch and the Cankton Oil and Gas Field.
  25. 1983 Map of Beggs
    1983 Map of Beggs
    1983 Beggs
    1983 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish in the early 1980s shows a landscape of bayou-side settlements and rail-line commerce. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Chimleyville Cem and St Agnes Ch near the Southern Pacific tracks and Bayou Boeuf.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1983 Map of Sunset
    1983 Map of Sunset
    1983 Sunset
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the St. Landry Parish prairie was a land of bayous and storied academies. Genealogists can trace family names at the Montgomery Wilkins Cem and Daly Cem, or locate historic sites like St. Charles College.
  31. 1983 Map of Eunice South
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1983 Map of Carencro
    1983 Map of Carencro
    1983 Carencro
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Acadiana prairies north of Lafayette are shown here in the early eighties as oil exploration reshaped the rural landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks in Carencro and Cankton, or trace the Southern Pacific line past Ossun Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1983 Map of Opelousas
    1983 Map of Opelousas
    1983 Opelousas
    1983 Print · USGS
    Opelousas and the surrounding St. Landry Parish lowlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by bayous and rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hebrew Rest Cem, Starlight Ch, and the old Courtableau Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1984 Map of Baton Rouge
    1984 Map of Baton Rouge
    1984 Baton Rouge
    1984 Print · USGS
    Baton Rouge and the surrounding river country are captured in the mid-eighties as the industrial corridor met the deep wetlands of the basin. Researchers can trace the winding Bayou Teche, locate family roots in St Martinville, or study the massive Atchafalaya Basin Floodway.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1986 Map of Ville Platte
    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.
    2 unique versions available
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