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2012 Map of Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Branch and Roberts Cove anchor this landscape in northern Acadia Parish, characterized by a transition from traditional agricultural patterns to modern industrial and aviation infrastructure. The region is marked by its numerous family and community burial sites, such as Arceneaux Cem and Hookman Cem, which provide significant value for genealogists tracing local lineage.

Energy extraction is a primary feature of the era, seen in the Northwest Branch Oil and Gas Field and North Crowley Oil and Gas Field. Private and commercial aviation also play a role in the local economy, evidenced by several specialized facilities including the Mid South Flying Service Landing Strip and Habetz Landing Strip. The natural drainage system, defined by Bayou Wikoff and Bideman Gully, continues to shape the orientation of local roads and land use.