1939 Map of Opelousas
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
Opelousas serves as the central hub of this 1939 survey, showcasing a dense network of bayous and railroads that defined St. Landry Parish before mid-century modernization. The landscape is dominated by the complex hydrology of Bayou Teche, Bayou Boeuf, and Bayou Cocodrie, which carve through the region's agricultural and industrial centers. Significant local landmarks include the Wartell Plantation and the Ville Platte Oil Field, illustrating the transition from traditional plantation economies to the burgeoning petroleum industry.
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Editions of this 1939 Opelousas Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Opelousas Through Time
10 maps found
1939 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
1956 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
1957 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
1970 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
1983 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
2012 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
2015 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
2018 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
2020 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA
2024 Opelousas
St. Landry Parish, LA