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2015 Map of Palmetto

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Palmetto and the surrounding basin of St. Landry Parish are defined by a complex network of waterways that dictate the pattern of human settlement. The landscape is segmented by numerous bayous, including Negro Foot Bayou and Bayou Petite Prairie, which weave around established communities and agricultural lands. This drainage system is part of a larger hydrological environment bordered to the east by the West Atchafalaya Floodway, a critical piece of water management infrastructure.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in sites such as Goudeau Cem and McBride Cem, while small settlements like Rideau Settlement, Waxia, and Bolden reflect the rural community structure of the early 21st century. The map also traces an intricate grid of parish roads and lanes, such as Rideau Church Rd and Lebeau Church Rd, which connect these clusters across the fertile lowlands of the Bayou State.