1966 Map of Patterson

About this map

Bayou Teche defines the cultural and economic landscape of this region, winding past the settlements of Patterson, Calumet, and Avalon. The map illustrates a complex water management and industrial system during the mid-1960s, featuring the Atchafalaya Floodway and the heavy engineering of the Wax Lake Outlet. Along the northern banks of the Teche, the Bateman Lake Gas and Oil Field and numerous pipelines signify the region's energy production. South of the main settlements, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through a dense network of bayous, including Possum Pt Bayou and Little Bethel Bayou. Transportation is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which parallels the Bayou Teche and connects the industrial hubs of Lagonda and Bayou Vista. Notable local landmarks like the Williams Memorial Airport and a Fish Hatchery near Patterson provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogy.