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2012 Map of Cecilia

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cecilia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bayou Teche winds through this section of Saint Martin Parish, serving as the historical spine for settlements like Cecilia and Henderson. The landscape is a complex network of managed waterways, including the Little Platte Canal, Dumolin Canal, and Dupuis Canal, reflecting a long history of drainage and irrigation required for the region's agricultural and industrial pursuits. The presence of the Cecilia Oil Field and the Plumb Bob Oil and Gas Field indicates the significant role of mineral extraction in the local economy during the early 21st century.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named infrastructure such as the Cecilia Bridge or follow the small communities of Nina Station, Champagne, and Patin. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the expansive Lake Bigeux and the Cypremort Crevasse, highlighting the natural transition into the Atchafalaya basin. Landmarks like Our Lady of Mercy Cem and Bordelon Airpark provide specific points of interest for those mapping the modern social and transportation geography of the area.