1954 Map of Morse

About this map

Bayou Queue de Tortue carves a broad, marshy path through the heart of the Acadiana prairie, forming a natural boundary between Acadia Parish and Vermilion Parish. This landscape is defined by the early development of irrigation and transport, where the Southern Pacific railroad connects small rural stops like Haire Sta and Mulvey to larger settlements. The map illustrates a highly engineered water system essential for rice cultivation, featuring the Ferre Canal, Avrico Canal, and a prominent Pump House that sustained the local agricultural economy. Settlements such as Morse and Gueydan anchor the region, while smaller hamlets like Lyons Point and Wright highlight the dispersed nature of these coastal prairie communities in the mid-20th century.