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1959 Map of Palmetto

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Atchafalaya River corridor dominates this late-1950s landscape, illustrating the complex engineering required to manage the basin. Large-scale infrastructure like the Atchafalaya Floodway and several Drainage Structures define the relationship between the water and the land. Rail transport is central to the local economy, with the Texas and Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR serving established river towns and rail-line settlements.

Genealogists can find numerous local landmarks, including the Godeau Cem. and Saquette Cem., alongside community hubs like the Immaculate Conception Ch. & Sch. and Sacred Heart Ch.. The transition from agriculture to early energy development is evident through the mapped Port Barre Oil Field and Melville Gas Field. Scattered across the prairie and bayous are small communities such as Rideau Settlement, Waxia, and Danks, while Indian Mounds near Hazelwood point to much deeper regional roots.