1983 Map of Duson

About this map

The low-lying prairie of south-central Louisiana is defined by the winding course of Bayou Queue de Tortue and its tributaries, including Indian Bayou and Bayou Grand Marais. This early 1980s survey captures the region as it transitions from Acadia Parish into Lafayette Parish and down toward Vermilion Parish. The settlement of Duson sits prominently along the Southern Pacific railroad line, while smaller communities like Ridge and Sadou anchor the rural landscape. Local history is preserved in several family and community landmarks, such as Bethel Cem, Anderson Cem, and the Morning Star Ch Cem. The presence of the Judice High Sch and Judice Park indicates a growing community hub near the parish line. The landscape is a network of drainage canals and agricultural plots, punctuated by the Gladney Landing Strip and small rural chapels like Kimble Chapel.