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2015 Map of Fordoche

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fordoche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Livonia and Fordoche anchor this portion of Pointe Coupee Parish, where the complex hydrology of the Louisiana basin defines the human landscape. The intricate network of winding waterways, including Bayou Grosse Tete and Bayou Blue, dictates the placement of settlements and transport corridors. The western edge of the map is dominated by the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway, guarded by the prominent Levee Rd, illustrating the region's long-standing relationship with water management.

Smaller hamlets and intersections like Blanks, Quick, and Valverda are connected by a grid of local roads and state routes, including La-81. Cultural landmarks such as False River Cem and Bailey Cem provide touchpoints for local heritage, while named localities like Valverda Strip and Frogmore suggest the evolution of neighborhood identities along the bayous. The pattern of development follows the high ground adjacent to the water, a classic settlement characteristic of the Louisiana wetlands.