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2018 Map of Napoleonville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Napoleonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bayou Lafourche anchors the landscape of this Assumption Parish region, where the historical settlement pattern of long-lot land grants is still visible in the modern topography. The corridor following the bayou is densely populated with communities such as Napoleonville, Plattenville, and Paincourtville, while the surrounding terrain is etched by a complex network of man-made waterways like the Attakapas Canal and Magnolia Canal. These canals represent a legacy of drainage and transport essential to the local agricultural economy.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of landmarks like the Evening Star Cem and Christ Episcopal Cem. The map also preserves the memory of smaller locales such as Brusle Saint Vincent and Little Texas, along with industrial features including the Church Spur railroad. The layout of rural roads, such as St Vincent Rd and Westfield Rd, further illustrates the development of the region's interior beyond the primary bayou settlement.