
Mermentau River winds through the heart of this landscape, marking the historic boundary between Acadia Parish and Jefferson Davis Parish. The settlement of Mermentau serves as a focal point where the Southern Pacific railroad crosses the water, supported by several Pump House installations that highlight the importance of water management in this agricultural region. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways, including Bayou Des Cannes and Bayou Plaquemine Brule, which define the low-lying terrain.
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1946 · Morse
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Lake Arthur
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Mermentau
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Jennings
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Evangeline
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Hathaway
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Iota
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Gueydan
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Estherwood
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1952 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000