Bayou Cocodrie and Bayou Boeuf dominate the low-lying geography where the borders of Evangeline, Avoyelles, and St. Landry Parishes converge. This modern landscape is characterized by a network of small agricultural settlements and rural community hubs, including Whiteville, Barbreck, and Augusta. The presence of numerous faith and burial sites, such as the Resurrection Mission Chapel Cem and Mount Pilgrim Baptist Cem, reflects the deep-rooted social history of this Louisiana delta region. Local infrastructure is defined by a mix of historic parish roads and the Whiteville Airport, interspersed among wetland features like Coulee Teal and Cazan Lake. The map details a transition from dense wetland areas toward established farming loops such as Gold Dust Loop, providing a clear view of the parish lines and the intricate waterways that still dictate the area's development and drainage.
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1935 · Turkey Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Opelousas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Ville Platte
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1948 · Bunkie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Turkey Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Opelousas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Opelousas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Ville Platte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500