1932 Map of Abbeville NW
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1932 Map of Abbeville NW

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Abbeville serves as the focal point of this coastal prairie landscape, where the winding course of Vermilion Bayou dictates the local geography and transport patterns. In the early 1930s, the region was defined by a transition from traditional water-based transit to an expanding network of rail and road, evidenced by the Southern Pacific tracks and numerous State Highway No 25 segments. The interior is heavily marked by an intricate irrigation system including the Abbeville Canal, Austin Canal, and Ward Canal, illustrating the engineering required to manage the wetlands for agricultural use. Local community life is preserved through the locations of the Moutons Cove Sch, Briggs Chapel, and the river crossing at Bancker Ferry, providing a rare look at the rural social structure before modern consolidation. Smaller settlements like Perry, Theall, and Nunez are connected by coulees such as Dick Hunter Coulee and Tanya Coulee.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.3 inches

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