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2018 Map of Sunset

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sunset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Sunset and neighboring Grand Coteau anchor this 2018 survey of St. Landry Parish, where the Acadiana landscape meets a complex network of bayous and modern transit corridors. The southern edge of Opelousas appears at the top of the sheet, connected to the southern settlements by the prominent path of Interstate 49. Historically significant sites are clustered throughout, including the Saint Charles Borromeo Cem and the Montgomery - Wilkins Cem, which provide points of interest for genealogists and local historians.

Water defines the eastern and northern reaches of the area, notably where the Bayou Teche and Coulee Rouge wind through the terrain. The map also reveals specialized landmarks like the Aeleron Airport and Red Oak Landing, illustrating the mix of aviation and water-based transport that supports the local economy. From the residential streets of Veltin to the rural pockets of Prairie Laurent and Petetin, the map documents a region where long-established communities continue to evolve alongside major regional thoroughfares.