1939 Map of Opelousas

About 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.