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1970 Map of St. Martinville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of St. Martinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Bayou Teche winds through the heart of this Acadian landscape, connecting the growing hubs of St Martinville and New Iberia. The map illustrates a region where traditional river-based life meets mid-century industrial expansion, evidenced by the presence of the Acadiana Regional Airport and the Cypress Island Oil and Gas Field. Rural life remains anchored by historical landholdings such as the Romero Plantation, Interlachen Plantation, and Hopeland Plantation.

Infrastructure development is visible in the complex network of waterways like the Ruth Canal and Cypress Island Coulee, as well as the Keystone Lock and Dam. The cultural heritage of the area is highlighted by the Longfellow-Evangeline State Park, while the rail connectivity of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines defines the transport corridor between Lafayette and the smaller settlements of Broussard and Cade.