
New Iberia and St. Martinville anchor this detailed study of the Acadiana region, where the winding course of Bayou Teche defines the local geography. The map captures the transition from established urban centers to the surrounding agricultural and swamp landscapes, documenting important civic and religious landmarks such as the Saint Martin Parish Courthouse and Saint Michaels Catholic Cem. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous burial sites, including Union Baptist Cem and Fournet Cem. Smaller named settlements like Cade, Morbihan, and Segura are scattered across the landscape, illustrating the historic settlement patterns along the bayous. The western edge is dominated by the broad expanse of Spanish Lake, while the intricate network of coulees, such as Coulee du Portage and Pointe Claire Coulee, highlights the complex hydrology of the Louisiana lowlands.
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1937 · Jeanerette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Derouen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · St. Martinsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Loreauville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Loreauville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Jeanerette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · St. Martinville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500