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1998 Map of Milton

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Vermilion River carves a winding path through this low-lying landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Lafayette Parish and Vermilion Parish. The town of Milton sits prominently at a bend in the river, surrounded by a complex system of water management features including the Main Canal, numerous siphons, and a Flume. This hydraulic infrastructure, coupled with an extensive network of levees, illustrates the region's historical reliance on managed water for agriculture and flood control.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered family cemeteries such as Picard Cem, Bodoin Cem, and Gallet Cem, which are tucked away from the main settlements of Maurice and Youngsville. The transition of the land is evident in the presence of Picard Park and Broussard Park, alongside industrial markers like the Le Blanc Ditch and multiple sewage disposal ponds, reflecting the modernization of Acadiana at the close of the twentieth century.