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2012 Map of Napoleonville SW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Napoleonville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Stephenville sits at the heart of this labyrinthine coastal landscape, where the terrestrial world begins to dissolve into the wetlands of southern Louisiana. The settlement is defined by its proximity to the Belle River and Bayou Long, reflecting a community deeply tied to the water. A massive network of waterways, including Big Fork Bayou, Bayou Cocodrie, and Bayou Magazille, crisscrosses the terrain, indicating a complex drainage system characteristic of the Atchafalaya Basin.

Industrial activity is evident in the presence of the West Lake Verret Oil and Gas Field and the Stephensville Gas Field, highlighting the region's role in energy production. Notable landmarks like Graveyard Island and Dog Island emerge from the surrounding waters, while larger bodies like Lake Verret and Lake Palourde anchor the northern and southern reaches of the map. Local life is traceble through residential streets such as Tom Morgan Rd and Susan Ln near the town center.