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1998 Map of Duson

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Duson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Duson serves as a focal point in this Cajun Country landscape, situated at the boundary where Acadia Parish and Lafayette Parish meet. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grid of Duson to the winding watercourses of the Bayou Queue de Tortue and Indian Bayou. This area shows a dense network of local institutions and small settlements, such as Sadou and Ridge, which are often linked to the region's agricultural and social fabric.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks including Bethel Cem, Antlers Cem, and Indian Bayou Cem. The presence of the Judice High Sch and several places of worship like Kimble Chapel and Morning Star Ch illustrates the community centers of the late 20th century. The terrain is defined by irrigation features, including numerous flumes and siphons, and is further characterized by the distinctive Road on Levee and other Levee structures that manage the low-lying wet prairies.