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2018 Map of Cecilia

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cecilia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Bayou Teche winds through this landscape of Acadiana, separating the established settlement of Cecilia from the intricate network of drainage canals and the expansive Atchafalaya Basin Floodway to the east. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by water management and low-lying geography, featuring several named man-made waterways like the Dupuis Canal, Chenierre Canal, and Ledet Canal. These canals represent the historical effort to drain the fertile but flood-prone basin for agriculture and habitation.

South of the main settlements, the map identifies small communities and crossroads including Nina Station, Champagne, and Patin. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the floodway and its natural features, such as Lake Bigeux and the Cypremort Crevasse, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Mississippi River's distributary systems. Cultural landmarks like Our Lady of Mercy Cem and the Bordelon Airpark anchor the rural landscape, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in Saint Martin Parish.