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2012 Map of Welsh South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Welsh sits at the northern edge of this Jefferson Davis Parish landscape, where the prairie begins to transition into the intricate drainage systems of the Louisiana coast. The town's infrastructure is closely tied to both the agricultural and energy sectors, evidenced by the proximity of the Welsh Oil and Gas Field and the North Niblett Gas Field. Transport and aviation are central to this region's layout, with several facilities including the Welsh Airport, Ag Aviation Airport, and Aerolite Aero Park serving the local farming and industrial needs.

The watery landscape is defined by the Welsh Canal and the meandering paths of E Bayou Lacassine and Bayou Chene. For genealogists and local historians, the Foreman Cem provides a specific point of interest south of the main settlement. The map reflects a rural economy where irrigation canals and bayous intersect with a grid of parish roads, supporting the intensive agriculture typical of this part of the state.