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2024 Map of Burr Ferry

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Burr Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Burr Ferry and Caney anchor this Vernon Parish landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages feeding into Bayou Anacoco. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is dominated by Anacoco Lake, featuring Rabbit Island, a prominent landmark within the reservoir's waters. The mapping reflects a rural infrastructure built upon family-named routes and parish roads, such as Rod Stevens Rd and Elzie Jones Rd, which connect remote homesteads and timberlands.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in sites like Stevens Cem and Plunkaway Cem, tucked away from the primary thoroughfare of Nolan Trace Pkwy. The intricate hydrography, including Pearl Creek, Forker Creek, and Hurricane Branch, illustrates the complex watershed that characterizes this part of western Louisiana. Numerous unpaved roads and restricted access routes suggest a landscape heavily utilized for forestry and local transit between small settlements.