2012 Map of Prairieville

About this map

Prairieville and its surrounding communities are mapped here at a time of suburban expansion into the lowlands of the Amite River basin. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Bayou Manchac and the intricate network of the Grand Goudine Bayou, where family history is preserved in small burial grounds like Myford Cem and Hillman Cem. The map illustrates the shift from a rural parish towards a more developed residential area, seen in the growth of Dutch Town and Duplessis. Industrial and public works footprints are evident at the Mallets Bluff Oil Field and the Southwood Village Wastewater Treatment Facility. Local aviation is represented by Capozzoli Airport and Don Babin Airport, providing a clear record of regional infrastructure just after the turn of the millennium. Notable landmarks include the Richards Gardens of Memory Cem and several local campuses such as Dutchtown High School.