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2012 Map of Whiteville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Bayou Boeuf-Cocodrie Diversion Channel dominates this 2012 landscape in St. Landry Parish, cutting a massive straight path through the natural meanders of Bayou Boeuf and Bayou Cocodrie. This hydraulic engineering defines the modern era of the region, contrasting with the older settlement patterns found at Whiteville and Saint Louis. Local history is visible in the network of farm roads like Cotton Patch Rd and Cane Brake, which reflect the area's agricultural roots.

Industrial and aviation features dot the map, including the Ville Platte Oil and Gas Field in the southwest and private runways such as Buller's Airstrip. Small communities like Augusta, Barbreck, and Gold Dust remain connected by rural routes, while the Fontenot Cemetery serves as a genealogical marker for local families. The natural hydrology persists despite modern channels, evidenced by Indian Lake, Negro Lake, and the winding Coulee Teal.