2012 Map of Palmetto

About this map

Bayou Petite Prairie and Bayou Wauksha wind through this corner of St. Landry Parish, defining a landscape of agricultural lowlands and small bayou-side settlements. This early 21st-century record shows the town of Palmetto at the junction of the railroad and local roads, surrounded by rural communities like Lebeau, Waxia, and the Rideau Settlement. The map identifies local landmarks such as the Palmetto Gas Field and family-named burial sites including Goudeau Cem and McBride Cem, which are essential for genealogical research in this part of Louisiana. The drainage patterns of Fish Bayou and Hog Bayou reflect the complex hydrology of the region, while the network of named parish roads like Boudreaux Rd and Doucet Rd provide a clear view of the rural settlement patterns that have persisted for generations.