Cottonport serves as the primary hub in this low-lying landscape of central Louisiana, where a dense network of bayous and canals dictates the pattern of rural settlement. The meandering path of Bayou Rouge defines much of the terrain, flanked by smaller communities like Enterprise and Karo. This survey captures the region's agricultural and industrial character, notably including the Big Cane Gas Field in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant water bodies such as Jews-harp Lake and Boogy Lake sit amidst a grid of local roads named for established residents, including Fp Bordelon Rd and Claude Clark Rd. The local infrastructure is further marked by Max Airport and Saint Anthony Cem, providing a detailed look at the community fabric of Avoyelles Parish in the early 21st century.
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1940 · Marksville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Voorhies
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Bunkie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Odenburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000