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2012 Map of Richard

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Richard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pitreville and the surrounding prairie lands of Acadia Parish are defined by a network of drainage systems and family cemeteries that speak to generations of settlement. The landscape is bisected by the Grande Coulee Ditch and Hazelwood Gully, water features essential for managing the low-lying terrain. Small agricultural and residential hubs like Richard, Prudhomme, and Hundley are connected by a grid of rural roads, many bearing local family names such as Guillory Rd and Tasso Rd.

Energy extraction remains a prominent industrial layer here, evidenced by the Bayou Mallet Oil and Gas Field and the South Bayou Mallet Oil and Gas Field. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including Mount Calvary Cem and Francois Cem. Aviation footprints are also visible via the S and S Landing Strip and Luscombe Lane 1 Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on aerial access for both personal and agricultural use.