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2012 Map of Eunice South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Eunice South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Eunice and the surrounding prairie of St. Landry Parish are defined by a mix of educational infrastructure and a persistent petroleum economy. In the early 21st century, Louisiana State University Eunice stands as a focal point for the region, anchored by the Bengal Stadium and nearby aviation facilities like Eunice Airport. The surrounding landscape is etched with the drainage patterns of Bayou Mallet and Bayou Des Cannes, which wind through a grid of rural settlements and family-named landmarks including Frey, Bates, and Mowata.

The industrial character of the parish is evidenced by extensive energy extraction, notably the North Riche Oil and Gas Field and Eunice Oil Field. Local heritage is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Riche Cem and Mowata Cem. The transition from the structured streets of the city to the wide agricultural expanses of Prairie Faquetaique illustrates the enduring connection between the town's growth and the rural parish resources.