1994 Map of Abbeville West

About this map

The Vermilion River snakes through this low-lying coastal landscape south of Abbeville, defining a region where water management is central to the way of life. By the mid-1990s, the terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of infrastructure, including a prominent Aqueduct, numerous siphons, and flumes designed to move water across the coulees and fields. This drainage system supports both traditional agriculture and specialized land use, as seen in the Aquaculture Sites near Perry and the petroleum operations at Abbeville Field.