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2020 Map of Burr Ferry

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Burr Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Burr Ferry settlement sits near the western edge of this Vernon Parish landscape, where the terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways draining toward the Sabine River basin. Numerous family-named roads, such as Burrell Harvey Rd, Gebert Swain Rd, and Grady Kennedy Rd, reveal a lineage of local landholdings across the timbered uplands. The northeastern corner is dominated by the waters of Anacoco Lake and the winding Bayou Anacoco, with Rabbit Island appearing as a distinct topographic feature within the lake's reach.

Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Burr Ferry Cem and Stevens Cem, providing spatial context for early families. The legacy of regional transit is visible in the Nolan Trace Pkwy, following the path of a significant historical corridor. Smaller drainages like Pearl Creek, Wolf Creek, and Red Bank Creek carve the parish into a complex series of ridges and hollows, while Camp Ground Rd suggests areas of seasonal or historic gathering.