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1969 Map of Centerville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Centerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Bayou Teche winds through the heart of St. Mary Parish, anchoring a string of historic communities including Franklin, Garden City, and Centerville. This late-1960s landscape is defined by the transition from the fertile natural levees to the expansive wetlands of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway. The map details a complex water management system featuring the Hanson Canal, Verdunville Canal, and numerous pumping stations that protected these settlements and their agricultural lands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several parish landmarks, such as Mt Horeb Ch and the Palo Alto Cem. The industrial footprint of the era is evident through scattered oil wells and gas infrastructure, while the transportation corridor is dominated by the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. From the leisure grounds of the Belleview Country Club to the wild reaches of Sixmile Lake, the map provides a comprehensive look at the Cajun Heartland's geography before significant modern development.