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1994 Map of Patterson

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Patterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Patterson and the surrounding marshlands of St Mary Parish define this landscape along the horseshoe bend of the Lower Atchafalaya River. The region’s economic reliance on water and rail is evident through the alignment of the Southern Pacific railroad and major waterways like Bayou Teche and the Intracoastal Waterway. This survey documents a complex network of bayous and canals, including Thompson Bayou and Wildcat Bayou, that support local industry and transit.

Industrial development is concentrated near Bayou Vista and Avalon, with an extensive Oil and Gas Field and numerous drill holes scattered across the wetlands. Transportation infrastructure is diverse, featuring the Williams Memorial Airport alongside a dedicated Seaplane Landing Area on the bayou. Smaller settlements like Idlewild, Lagonda, and Calumet are situated along the primary corridors, providing a detailed look at the residential and commercial footprint in South Louisiana during the late twentieth century.