1983 Map of Opelousas
USGS Topo · Published 1992About 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.
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Editions of this 1983 Opelousas Map
2 editions found
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