1954 Map of Welsh

About this map

The town of Welsh sits at the northern edge of this coastal prairie landscape, defined by its position along the Southern Pacific railroad and U S Highway No 90. This mid-century survey illustrates a region dominated by water management and agriculture, where natural waterways like East Bayou Lacassine and Bayou Chene are integrated into a complex network of man-made infrastructure. The map documents several irrigation and drainage systems vital to the local rice-growing economy, including the Welsh Canal, Sturdivant Canal, and Farm Canal.