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1959 Map of Foster

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Foster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Franklin and the adjacent ribbon of settlements along Bayou Teche dominate the southwestern corner of this survey, revealing a landscape defined by both plantation-era geography and mid-century industrial expansion. The agricultural heritage of Iberia Parish and ST Martin Parish is visible in the placement of Oaklawn Manor, Belleview, and Camperdown, while the Southern Pacific railroad and the New Iberia And Northern Pacific provide the transport backbone for the region's commerce.

Beyond the settled corridor, the vast Atchafalaya Basin is mapped in intricate detail, showing a complex network of waterways like the Mystic Bayou and Cypress Pass. The emergence of the energy sector is a defining feature of the era, with numerous established sites such as the Duck Lake Oil Field, Sorrel Gas Field, and Big Bayou Pigeon Oil Field scattered across the marshes. Local social history is anchored by landmarks like the Israelite Cem, Evening Star Church, and the Immaculate Conception Ch near Verdunville.