On these two days the 16th Ohio remained camped at the town of Opelousas, Louisiana. Reports tell us the weather was sunny but still very cold and windy. The men spent time foraging for potatoes and other food items which were, apparently, in great abundance in the area.

1863 military map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio on its march to Opelousas, Louisiana, arriving there on October 24, 1863.

Modern day map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio on its march to Opelousas, Louisiana, arriving there on October 24, 1863.
Blue pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio, northwest of Franklin, Louisiana, October 5, 1863.
Lavender pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio, southeast of New Iberia, Louisiana, October 6-8, 1863.
Aqua pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio, October 9, 1863.
Purple pin - Approximate location of the campsite of the 16th Ohio on the Vermilion Bayou (or River) near Vermilionville, Louisiana, from October 10 to 23, 1863.
Green pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio at or near Carrion Crow Bayou, October 23, 1863. It is hoped additional research will provide a more precise location of the troops camp in this area.
Yellow pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio at Opelousas, Louisiana, October 24-26, 1863.