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2015 Map of Milton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Vermilion River carves a winding path through this portion of Acadiana, serving as a primary boundary between Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes. This 2015 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its intricate drainage network, where natural coulees such as Anselm Coulee and Coulee Kenny meet engineered features like the Steiner Canal and LeBlanc Ditch. These waterways historically dictated the settlement patterns of towns like Milton and Maurice, and the development of agricultural lands in the surrounding townships.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family burial grounds, including Broussard Cem, Picard Cem, and Bodoin Cem, which are often the last standing markers of earlier homesteads. The map also records small communities and locales like New Flanders, Woodlawn, and Charon, alongside infrastructure like the Woodlawn Bridge and Greene Air Park. The road network, including Johnston St and Lafayette Rd, shows the modern connectivity of this region while following the historic contours of the land.