1956 Map of Opelousas
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
The city of Opelousas serves as the focal point of this 1956 mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate bayou network and agricultural infrastructure. The map details an extensive system of water management, featuring the Bayou Boeuf-Cocodrie Diversion Channel and several instances of Irrigation Flumes, some already marked as abandoned. Rural life is anchored by numerous parish churches and schools, such as the St Ann Sch Ch & Cem and Sacred Heart Ch & Cem, reflecting the deep-seated community structures of ST Landry Parish during this era.
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Editions of this 1956 Opelousas Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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