2015 Map of Gueydan

About this map

Gueydan serves as the focal point of this Vermilion Parish landscape, where the agricultural grid of Southwest Louisiana meets an intricate network of drainage and transport waterways. The meandering course of Bayou Queue De Tortue defines the boundaries between Acadia, Jefferson Davis, and Vermilion parishes, eventually joining the Mermentau River at the western edge of the quadrangle. This area is characterized by large-scale rice farming, evidenced by the numerous irrigation canals like Lazy Point Canal and Moon Island Canal. Smaller rural settlements such as Riceville and Morse are situated along the transit lines, while landmarks like Istre Cem and the Venissat Airstrip provide specific touchpoints for local history and genealogy. The map captures the highly managed water systems necessary for the region's productive agricultural economy during the early 21st century.