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2011 Map of Altheimer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Altheimer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The lowlands of Jefferson County are defined by a intricate system of bayous and drainage canals, as shown in this 2011 record of the area near Altheimer. The landscape is a testament to the region's agricultural history, marked by linear road patterns like W Elm Plantation Rd and numerous irrigation features such as Lateral Number 2 and the Barraque Lateral. The small community of Wabbaseka is anchored by its local infrastructure, including the Wabbaseka Flying Service Airport, reflecting the importance of aerial crop dusting in this delta environment.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Mount Zion Cemetery and Bloomy Shade Cemetery. The winding course of Wabbaseka Bayou and Flat Bayou contrast with the strictly gridded fields, while Lake Dick and Barnett Lake offer glimpses into the original hydrology of the basin before the extensive development of the surrounding plantation lands.