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1945 Map of Fannett East

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Fannett East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The coastal lowlands of Jefferson County are defined by a complex network of bayous and drainage canals as they appeared during the 1940s. The settlement at Fannett and the rail-aligned community of Cheek anchor the western portion of the quadrangle, while La Belle sits near the southern marshes. This era was marked by significant water management infrastructure, evidenced by numerous Pumping Sta locations serving the Jefferson Canal Road corridor.

Genealogists can locate several family-named burial grounds including Broussard Cem, Landrum Cem, and Hillebrandt Cem, reflecting the early cattle and rice-farming families of the region. The landscape is deeply etched by natural waterways like Bayou Din and Pevitot Bayou, alongside localized terrain features such as Kidd Gully and Burrell Gully. Transport is dominated by established local routes like Santa Fe Road and Boyt Road, providing a clear look at the rural road network before modern expansion.