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1998 Map of Breaux Bridge

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Breaux Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Bayou Teche and the Vermilion River anchor this late 20th-century view of the Acadiana landscape, revealing a complex network of waterways including Bayou Pont Brule and Coulee Cocodrie. The settlement of Breaux Bridge serves as the primary hub, where the transition from traditional riverfront life to modern infrastructure is evident in the presence of Gary Memorial Hospital and various industrial sites. The map documents the persistent agricultural and extractive character of the region through the Anse La Butte Field and scattered oil wells.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local burial sites, such as St Bernard Cem, Gecko Cem, and the Low Bethlehem Ch Cem. The inclusion of the Old Railroad Grade and numerous gaging stations illustrates the historical importance of both transport and water management in St. Martin and Lafayette Parishes. Small communities like Bushville, Gecko, and Anse La Butte are clearly delineated alongside recreational sites like the Optimist Boys Camp.