1970 Map of Arnaudville

About this map

Bayou Teche and Bayou Fusilier dominate this South Louisiana landscape, tracing the complex hydrological patterns of the Acadiana region. The town of Arnaudville sits at the convergence of these waterways, straddling the border between St. Landry and St. Martin Parishes. The map reveals a settlement pattern tied closely to the high ground of the natural levees, with long, narrow property lines extending away from the bayous. Transportation and industry are marked by the Missouri Pacific railroad line and various rural landmarks, including the Leonville School and Sacred Heart Chapel near Frozard. In the surrounding wetlands and fields, the emergence of local aquaculture is evidenced by multiple sites labeled Crawfish Farm, alongside older extraction sites like an Oil Well and the community of Pecaniere.