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1970 Map of Breaux Bridge

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Breaux Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Breaux Bridge and the winding Bayou Teche anchor this 1970 landscape, where the agricultural traditions of St. Martin Parish meet modern industrial expansion. The map details a complex hydraulic network including the Vermilion River, Lake Grande Marie, and numerous coulees like Coulee Cocodrie that drain this low-lying territory. The intersection of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads highlights the area's role as a transportation hub, while the emergence of the Anse La Butte Oil and Gas Field indicates the transition from a purely agrarian economy to one supported by natural resources.

Local history is preserved through the locations of the Low Bethlehem Ch, Strauss Cem, and the Gary Memorial Hospital. The presence of several Crawfish Farms and the Optimist Boys Camp reflect the cultural and recreational life of the Acadiana region during this period. Smaller settlements like Bushville and Gecko are shown alongside specific landmarks such as the Juneau Landing Strip and the Pont des Mouton road crossing.