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2012 Map of French Settlement

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of French Settlement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

French Settlement and Port Vincent anchor this survey of the low-lying wetlands and bayous of Livingston Parish. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Amite River and the significant engineering of the Amite River Diversion Canal, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Smaller communities like Claybank, Summerfield, and Brignac are linked by a network of local roads such as Old Mill Settlement Rd and Mill Settlement Trce, reflecting the region’s long-standing connection to timber and waterborne trade.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the area, including Saint William Catholic Cem, Shiloh Cem, and the Goodwill Cem near Head of Island. A historical Indian Mound stands near the confluence of King George Bayou and One-Mile-Bayou, marking an ancient human presence amidst the swamps. Other notable water features like Colyell Bay, Cocodrie Bayou, and Poley Bayou further illustrate the complex drainage patterns of this riverine environment.