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2020 Map of Evangeline

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Evangeline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The lowlands of southwestern Louisiana define this area where Jefferson Davis Parish meets Acadia Parish. The landscape is dominated by the meandering course of Bayou des Cannes and Bayou Pointe Aux Loups, creating a wetland-rich environment punctuated by local settlements like Millerville, Evangeline, and the western edge of Iota. Numerous family-named roads, such as L K Guillory Rd and La Rue Smith Rd, crisscross the prairie, indicating a rural community structured around local landownership and agriculture.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, including Little Mamou Cem Saint Jules Cem, Riverside Cem, and the Gatte Cem. These sites, along with smaller plots like Leckett Cem and McFarlain Cem, offer vital touchpoints for tracing family history in this corner of the Cajun prairie. Distinctive local landmarks like the Di's Cajun Restaurant Airport reflect the unique cultural and logistical character of the region.