2015 Map of Mire

About this map

Mire and the surrounding prairie of southwestern Louisiana are defined by a complex network of bayous and coulees that dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. This landscape, situated at the intersection of Acadia, St. Landry, and Lafayette parishes, shows a persistent pattern of agricultural settlement along natural drainages like Bayou Wikoff and Coulee Duralde. Small rural clusters such as Higginbotham and Arceneaux anchor the local community, while Mount Calvary Cem serves as a significant genealogical landmark for area families. The map reveals the modern infrastructure of the 21st century, including the Stafford Airport near the eastern boundary and the expansion of residential roads like Albert Venable Rd and Roy Guidry Rd. These thoroughfares follow the historical township and range lines, creating a geometric grid that contrasts with the meandering paths of Bayou Queue De Tortue.