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2012 Map of Gueydan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The town of Gueydan serves as a focal point in this south Louisiana landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the winding course of the Mermentau River. The region's deep connection to the energy industry is evident through the extensive Riceville Gas Field, the South Riceville Gas Field, and the West Gueydan Oil and Gas Field. These industrial footprints are woven between traditional settlements like Riceville and Morse, reflecting an economy built on both the land's surface and its subsurface resources.

Navigational landmarks and local heritage sites are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Istre Cem in the north to the Riceville Bridge crossing the Bayou De Tortue. The presence of the Venissat Airstrip and Boatner Landing Strip suggests a reliance on light aircraft for crop dusting or industrial transport across the wetlands. This 2012 survey captures the persistent rural character of Vermilion Parish, defined by a network of named farm roads like Foley Farm Rd and Morris Henry Farm Rd that facilitate the movement of goods and people between the bayous and town centers.