1968 Map of Port Barre

About this map

Port Barre stands at a critical hydrological junction in St. Landry Parish, where the waters of Bayou Courtableu and Bayou Teche meet amidst a complex network of wetlands and agricultural tracts. This landscape is defined by the tension between natural watercourses like Bayou Waukesha and industrial infrastructure, including the Port Barre Oil and Gas Field and several prominent pipelines. The presence of the Missouri Pacific RR underscores the town's historical role as a transit point, while the vast Thistlethwaite State Wildlife Management Area to the north preserves a portion of the native ecosystem. Genealogists and local historians can trace small settlements such as Hazelwood and Poplar Grove, along with family-named landmarks like DeVillier Cem and Saquette Cem, which dot the ridges and bayou banks.