1954 Map of Milton
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The Vermilion River carves a winding path through the heart of the Acadiana landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Lafayette Parish and Vermilion Parish. This mid-century survey illustrates an agrarian economy defined by both natural watercourses and engineered waterways like the Hunter Irrigation Canal. The settlement at Milton sits prominently along the river, while the Southern Pacific railroad line links nearby Flanders and Youngsville, facilitating the movement of local goods. Educational life is anchored by rural institutions such as Le Blanc Sch and Langlinais Sch, which reflect the community's dispersed settlement pattern. In addition to the larger towns, smaller locales like Maurice appear alongside established transport routes including State Highway No. 175, showing the transition of the region's infrastructure prior to late-century developments.
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