1957 Map of Opelousas

About this map

Washington and the surrounding Acadiana landscape come alive in this mid-century survey, revealing a region defined by the convergence of agricultural tradition and the expanding Opelousas Gas Field. The intricate network of waterways, including Bayou Courtableau and Bayou Teche, underscores the historical importance of drainage and water transport in St. Landry Parish. The map documents a dense social infrastructure of rural life, evidenced by numerous named churches and schools such as St Marks Ch and Plaisance Sch.