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1991 Map of French Settlement

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of French Settlement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Amite River meanders through a landscape defined by its complex hydrology and small riverside communities at the turn of the 1990s. This territory, straddling the border between Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish, reveals a network of waterways including Cocodrie Bayou and Colyell Bay that have shaped local settlement patterns for generations. The interior is dotted with cultural anchors such as Shiloh Ch, St Joseph Ch, and the Watson Cem in Port Vincent.

A notable engineering feature is the Diversion Canal, which cuts through the southern reaches to manage the region's heavy water flow. Traditional settlements like French Settlement and Head of Island are depicted alongside local landmarks like King George Island and Indian Mound Bayou, indicating a deep historical connection to the swamp and bayou environment. Small schools and numerous rural churches reflect the community-centric development of this low-lying river country.