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2018 Map of French Settlement

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of French Settlement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

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The Amite River winds through the heart of this landscape, defining the boundary between Livingston and Ascension Parishes. The area is characterized by a complex network of waterways and wetlands, including the expansive Saint Amant Swamp and numerous bayous such as Cocodrie Bayou and King George Bayou. Communities like Port Vincent and French Settlement are perched near these critical water routes, reflecting the region's historical reliance on river transport and fishing.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the region, ranging from the Saint William Catholic Cem near the riverbanks to the more secluded Watson Cem and Doug Decoteau Cem. Local landmarks like the Indian Mound near Bay Point and the various named points such as Cypress Point and Pierre Point indicate a landscape where small rises in elevation were crucial for both ancient and modern habitation amidst the surrounding lowlands.