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1962 Map of Erwinville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Erwinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The crescent arc of the False River dominates the northern landscape of this Louisiana quadrangle, framing a fertile agricultural region defined by complex bayou systems. At the time of this 1962 revision, the area between Erwinville and Lakeland shows a transition from the structured plantation-style tracts of the The Island to the dense, branching watercourses of the interior. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the parish, serving as the primary commercial artery for rural hubs like Torbert and Alma.

Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous community centers such as St Peters Ch and St Alma Sch, alongside family-linked landmarks like Chenal Cem and Mt Zion Cem. The intricate web of waterways, including Bayou Grosse Tete, Bayou Poydras, and Bayou Cholpe, illustrates the hydraulic complexity of the West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parish boundary before modern developments altered the drainage patterns.