1983 Map of Opelousas

About this map

The historic parish seat of Opelousas serves as the focal point of this regional study, revealing the city's complex grid and industrial footprint during the early 1980s. The map captures the convergence of the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, which historically shaped the transport economy of St. Landry Parish. North of the city, the settlement of Washington sits near the banks of Bayou Courtableau, while smaller communities like Nuba and Boscoville dot the surrounding agricultural landscape. Notable local institutions such as the Harris Voc-Tech Sch, General Hospital, and Belmont Academy are clearly identified, providing a detailed record of the community's infrastructure. To the west, the St Landry Parish Airport and several sewage disposal ponds indicate the modernizing municipal needs of the era, contrasting with the numerous traditional bayous like Bayou Teche that continue to define the area's hydrology.