1984 Map of Mermentau

About this map

The Mermentau River and its surrounding wetlands form the heart of this southwest Louisiana landscape, where the confluence of several major bayous shaped early settlement patterns. This mid-1980s survey documents the rural character of the Acadia and Jefferson Davis Parish line, anchored by the town of Mermentau and the community of Midland. The intricate drainage network, including Bayou Nezpique and Bayou Plaquemine Brule, reflects the region's reliance on water for both transport and industry. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of local burial grounds such as Indian Cem, Quebodaux Cem, and LeBlanc Cem. The infrastructure of the era is evidenced by the L I & M rail line and a Sod Landing Strip, illustrating the blend of traditional river-bayou life with modern aviation and rail transit.