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1957 Map of Opelousas

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Opelousas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Opelousas serves as the focal point of this St. Landry Parish survey, shown here at a moment of mid-century growth. The town's urban density is detailed with landmarks like the Academy of Immaculate Conception, Holy Ghost Sch, and the General Hospital, while the St Landry Parish Airport and a Drive-in Theater mark the edges of town. The surrounding prairie is defined by a dense network of bayous and man-made waterways, most notably the Bayou Boeuf-Cocodrie Diversion Channel and its associated Spoil Bank.

A distinct rail economy is evident through the convergence of the Southern Pacific, Texas and Pacific, and Missouri Pacific lines. Rural life is anchored by numerous named country schools and churches, such as Andrepoint Sch and Macedonia Ch, alongside smaller settlements like Grand Prairie and Plaisance. The industrial landscape includes the Opelousas Gas Field and the Radio Tower (KSLO), reflecting the region's diverse economic activities.