1998 Map of Fred

About this map

Comite River and its numerous tributaries, including Little Bayou and Redwood Creek, define the landscape of East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes as it stood in the late 20th century. The settlement at Zachary and the smaller community of Fred anchor the southwestern portion of the sheet, while the rural interior is dotted with significant local history landmarks. Numerous country churches and family-named cemeteries, such as Strangers Home Cem and Mount Holly Cem, indicate established family lineages and close-knit communities. The map highlights the traditional road network, with routes like Lemon Road and Port Hudson-Pride Road connecting dispersed homesteads and institutions like Chaneyville Sch. The area is also marked as a subsidence zone, reflecting the unique geological characteristics of this part of Louisiana where water and land are in constant negotiation.