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2020 Map of Breaux Bridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Breaux Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Bayou Teche snakes through the heart of the Acadiana landscape, anchoring the historic community of Breaux Bridge. This modern topographic survey illustrates the density of the region's unique hydraulic network, where natural features like Bayou Saint Clair and Bayou Pont Brule are integrated with man-made improvements such as the Magenta Canal. The map reveals the eastward expansion of Lafayette towards the St. Martin Parish line, connecting smaller settlements like Gecko and Pont Des Mouton.

From a genealogical perspective, the map identifies specific landmarks like Strauss Cem and Saint Bernard Cem, alongside the residential reaches of Bushville and Anse La Butte. Transport patterns are defined by the convergence of traditional rural roads, such as Cultivateur Rd and Mcveigh Rd, with contemporary infrastructure including the Dupuis Airport. This detailed view serves as a record of the parish borders and the intricate coulees, such as Coulee Cacadrie, that define the low-lying prairie and swamp transition.