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1985 Map of Basile

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Basile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The town of Basile anchors this survey of south-central Louisiana, situated at the intersection of Evangeline and Acadia Parishes. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation and drainage systems, essential for the region's agricultural character, including the prominent Mamou Canal and numerous flumes. Waterways like Bayou Nezpique, Bayou des Cannes, and Bayou Mallet meander through the terrain, punctuated by features such as Mitchell Lake and Tiger Point Gully.

Industrial activity is evident near Tepetate, where an extensive Oil Field is established, supported by a network of pipelines and storage infrastructure including a Unatex Tank. Smaller rural hubs like Redich and Barwick are visible among the grid of parish roads, while local landmarks such as a Landing Strip, a Radio Tower, and several cemeteries provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of these prairie communities.