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1975 Map of Abbeville

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Abbeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Vermilion River serves as the central artery for this south Louisiana landscape, flowing past the hub of Abbeville toward the marshes of Vermilion Bay. During the mid-1970s, the region was defined by a complex network of agriculture and industry, with numerous gas fields and crawfish farms dotting the lowlands. The industrial activity is particularly concentrated at Intracoastal City, where the river meets the Intracoastal Waterway, marking a critical juncture for regional transit and maritime commerce.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the numerous family and community landmarks, including St Paul Cem, Briggs Cem, and Delino Cem. The map also captures the expansive plantation legacy at Live Oak Plantation and the rural character of outlying settlements like Nunez, Perry, and Erath. Dense concentrations of lakes such as Onion Lake and Lake Bebe illustrate the intricate transition from solid ground to the coastal wetlands of the Gulf.