1957 Map of St. Martinville

About this map

Bayou Teche winds through the heart of Acadiana in this mid-century survey, anchoring the historic corridor between St Martinville and New Iberia. The landscape reflects a transition from traditional river-bound commerce to a more mechanized era, featuring both the sprawling US Naval Auxiliary Air Station and several significant agricultural estates such as Romero Plantation and Hopeland Plantation. The importance of water management to the local economy is evident in the network of man-made cuts like the Evangeline Canal and Ruth Canal. To the north and west, the map captures the burgeoning fringes of Lafayette and smaller railroad-aligned communities like Broussard and Cade. Cultural and community hubs are well-documented, from the Longfellow-Evangeline State Park to local landmarks like Mt Olive Ch and Livingston Sch.