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2020 Map of Broussard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Vermilion River and Bayou Teche anchor this portion of the Acadiana region, where the urban expansion of Lafayette meets the historic settlements of the prairie. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the Evangeline Canal, Lake la Pointe, and the vast Gremilliers Swamp. Cultural and religious history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by numerous burial sites such as the Sacred Heart Catholic Cem and Saint Joseph Cem in Broussard, as well as the De La Salle Christian Brothers Cem.

Modern infrastructure, including the Lafayette Regional Airport/Paul Fournet Field, contrasts with protected natural areas like the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The map traces the growth of suburban corridors toward Youngsville and Billeaud, while preserving the names of older locales like Long Bridge and Ruth along the waterways of the Lafayette and St. Martin Parish border.