2012 Map of Hathaway

About this map

Hathaway and the surrounding agricultural lands of Jefferson Davis Parish are defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and drainage canals essential for local rice and crawfish production. This landscape is bisected by the W Bayou Grand Marais and the Middle Bayou Grand Marais, which feed into engineered waterways like the Tiptop Canal. The map reveals a settlement pattern of small communities such as Panchoville and Raymond connected by a dense grid of farm roads. The region's industrial side is represented by the Roanoke Oil and Gas Field and East Roanoke Gas Field, illustrating the dual importance of surface agriculture and subsurface mineral extraction. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks including Bertrand Cem, Doucet Cem, and Miller Cem, which provide valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing the heritage of this Acadiana prairie region.