2024 Map of Chataignier

About this map

Chataignier and Swords anchor this prairie landscape along the line between Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes. The region is defined by its drainage into the gulf-bound Bayou des Cannes and Bayou Marron, creating a low-lying terrain characterized by named plains like Prairie Mammou and Prairie Rhonde. The agricultural character is evident in the dense network of rural routes such as Wagon Trail Rd and Keith Duplechian Rd, which connect numerous family homesteads and local landmarks. For those tracing family histories, the area is rich with small burial grounds, including the Leon Manuel Cem, Chataignier Baptist Cem, and Guillory Cem. This 2024 survey documents the contemporary arrangement of parish roads and drainage patterns, including Bayou Doza and Beacons Gully, while noting aviation sites like Koch Airport and religious centers that have served the community for generations.