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1966 Map of Napoleonville SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Napoleonville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Stephenville sits at a critical junction of bayous and man-made waterways in the heart of the Atchafalaya Floodway during the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where natural features like Belle River and Long Bayou meet industrial infrastructure such as the Intracoastal Waterway (Alternate Route) and a system of protective Levees. The area's economic reliance on natural resources is evident through the widespread distribution of Oil Wells and Gas Wells, particularly within the West Lake Verret Oil and Gas Field.

South of the settlement, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of open water and islands, including Dog Island Pass and Flat Lake. Local life is anchored by landmarks such as the Holy Cross Ch, while the intricate network of smaller channels like Bayou Chevreuil and Bayou Cocodrie illustrates the navigational challenges of the swamp. This survey reflects a period when petroleum extraction and water management were the dominant forces shaping the Cajun wetlands.