1959 Map of Fordoche, 1962 Print
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1959 Map of Fordoche

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Atchafalaya River and Mississippi River define this complex alluvial landscape in Pointe Coupee Parish, where the river's historic volatility is recorded by the Morganza Crevasse April 1890. This mid-century survey reveals a transition toward industrial extraction, with the Fordoche Oil and Gas Field and Lottie Oil and Gas Field established amid the traditional plantation landscape. The Texas & Pacific RR serves as a central artery for several small settlements and stops, including Fordoche, Lottie, and Morganza.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.7 inches

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