1963 Map of Derouen, 1968 Print
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1963 Map of Derouen

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The salt domes of coastal Louisiana dominate this mid-century landscape, specifically the prominent rises of Avery Island and Weeks Island rising above the surrounding marshlands. To the north, the growing city of New Iberia sits along the banks of Bayou Teche, serving as a hub for the region's agricultural and industrial activity. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where the sugar economy of Duboin Plantation and Little Valley Plantation meets the maritime world of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Smaller settlements such as Derouen, Rynella, and Delcambre are connected by the Southern Pacific railroad and a network of smaller coulees and bayous. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the complex hydrology of Vermilion Bay and Weeks Bay, including the South Tigre Lagoon Gas Field, highlighting the era's focus on both traditional land use and emerging mineral extraction.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.8 inches

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