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2012 Map of Abbeville West

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Abbeville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Vermilion River snakes through the heart of this coastal prairie landscape, anchoring the city of Abbeville and the smaller settlements of Perry and Rose Hill. The region's hydraulic engineering is on full display through a dense network of canals, including the Abbeville Canal, Gastinel Canal, and the Bull Hole Canal, which serve the surrounding agricultural and industrial sectors. The presence of the Abbeville Oil and Gas Field and the Perry Gas Field highlights the area's energy economy, while numerous private landing strips like the Schriefer Airstrip and Mouton Landing Strip reflect the logistical needs of this water-rich terrain.

Local history is preserved in a significant number of family and church burial grounds, from Saint Mary Magdalen Cem in town to the rural Briggs Cem and Bancker Cem. Further south, the map identifies the Bancker Ferry crossing, a vital link near Theall and Mouton Cove before modern infrastructure fully spanned these waterways. This survey provides an essential view of Vermilion Parish as it balances traditional river-bound settlements with modern petroleum and aviation infrastructure.