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1966 Map of Patterson

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Patterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Lower Atchafalaya River winds through this coastal Louisiana landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad follows the high ground of the Bayou Teche levee. This mid-century survey captures the region's complex water management and industrial infrastructure, featuring the Atchafalaya Floodway and the Intracoastal Waterway. The town of Patterson serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller riverside settlements like Avalon, Idlewild, and Lagonda.

Evidence of the era's energy economy is widespread, particularly in the south where the Bateman Lake Gas and Oil Field contains numerous oil wells and drill holes. The map also highlights local landmarks such as the Williams Memorial Airport and a state Fish Hatchery, alongside a network of coastal bayous including Bayou Bethel and Little Bayou Wax. The presence of several cemeteries and the distinct patterns of property lines along the bayou provide valuable data for genealogists studying the St. Mary Parish area.