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1966 Map of Cottonport

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cottonport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The town of Cottonport sits at the center of this 1960s survey, showing its connection to the Texas and Pacific railroad and a network of bayous that define the Avoyelles Parish landscape. The settlement of Evergreen to the southwest and smaller points like Karo and Goudeau are surrounded by a complex system of waterways, including Bayou Rouge, Huffpower Bayou, and Indian Bayou. The density of rural institutions is notable, with local congregations at Jerusalem Ch, St Johns Ch, and Golden Chain Ch marking the social hubs of the era.

Agricultural drainage and water management are evident through the Coco Canal and the natural basin of Big Buttonwood Lake. Infrastructure of the mid-20th century, such as the Smith Landing Strip and a prominent pipeline, appears alongside older landmarks like Gum Ridge. This sheet provides an essential look at the transition between established rail-town commerce and modern utility development in Louisiana's river country.