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1947 Map of Branch

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Branch sits at the northeastern corner of this 1947 landscape, where the Texas and Pacific Railway runs parallel to State Highway No 40. The area is defined by its intricate drainage network, featuring the winding courses of Bayou Plaquemine and Brule Bayou Plaquemine alongside smaller waterways like Coles Gully and Bidemian Gully.

Rural life in Acadia Parish is documented through its distributed settlements and community landmarks, including Roberts Cove and the nearby Lower Roberts Cove. For those researching local history, the map preserves the specific locations of parish institutions such as Prather Sch, Black Sch, and Maryland Chapel. Family and community burial grounds are also clearly marked, including Hanks Cem and Arceneaux Cem, providing a detailed record of the mid-century agricultural landscape before modern expansion.