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1953 Map of French Settlement

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of French Settlement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Amite River defines the landscape of this mid-century survey, winding through the low-lying terrain of the Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish border. Small riverfront communities such as Port Vincent and French Settlement serve as focal points for local navigation and commerce, connected by a network of bayous and lakes. The area is dense with named water features like Colyell Bay, Flat Lake, and Boudreau Bayou, which historically shaped the settlement patterns of this swampy region.

Local family history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Watson and Felder cemeteries, as well as several neighborhood congregations like Shiloh Church and Our Lady Chapel. Evidence of early habitation is visible at Indian Mound near King George Island, while the presence of the Levee and Tates Landing reflects the ongoing relationship between the residents and the river's changing tides and industrial utility.