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1981 Map of Empire

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Empire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Empire sits at the northern edge of this agricultural landscape where the Arkansas and Louisiana borders meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the winding Boeuf River and the prominent Bayou Lafourche. These waterways, alongside features like Hubbard Brake and Flat Lake, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the lower Mississippi Delta region.

Evidence of early rural community life is preserved through local landmarks such as Millers Chapel and the adjacent Millers Chapel Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The map also records the location of Green Grove Ch and several irrigation and drainage projects, including the Caney Canal. The intersection of Ashley and Chicot counties with Morehouse Parish and West Carroll Parish highlights the administrative divisions that have shaped this borderland territory.