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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

Bayou Teche defines the cultural and industrial heart of this landscape, winding through the city of Breaux Bridge where modern medical facilities like Gary Memorial Hospital stand near the historic watercourse. In the early 1970s, the region reflected a mix of traditional Acadiana settlement and mid-century industrial development, evidenced by the large Oil and Gas Field south of Gecko.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks including the New Bethlehem Ch (Cem) and St Bernard Cem, while the intricate network of coulees and bayous, such as Coulee Cocodrie and Bayou Pont Brule, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Teche and Vermilion River basins. Transportation routes range from the Missouri Pacific Railroad in the north to an Old Railroad Grade and the Pont des Mouton crossing, capturing a specific moment of transition in St. Martin and Lafayette Parishes.