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2012 Map of Effie

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Effie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Red River snakes through this portion of Avoyelles Parish, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands, oxbow-adjacent lakes, and scattered river landings. In the early 21st century, the community of Effie serves as a central point for the region's rural road network, which connects smaller settlements like Cassandra, Egg Bend, and Fifth Ward. The map documents a distinct river-oriented geography where numerous access points such as Moncla Landing, Myrtle Grove Landing, and Martinez Landing line the banks, supporting local navigation and commerce along the waterway.

Away from the main river channel, the terrain is characterized by a complex system of bayous and lakes, including Wiggins Bayou, Gin Lake, and Bordelon Lake. Family history and local heritage are preserved in scattered sites like Saint Catherine Cem, French Cem, and Hays Cem. Distinctive landmarks such as Grimes Bluff rise above the surrounding flats, while the Rays Landing Strip provides an essential aerial link for this largely agricultural and riparian corridor.