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1999 Map of French Settlement

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of French Settlement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Port Vincent and French Settlement anchor this low-lying landscape along the border of Livingston and Ascension Parish. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Amite River and an intricate network of waterways including Boudreau Bayou, Cocodrie Bayou, and the engineered Diversion Canal at the southern edge. The map captures a mix of river-bottom geography and established local communities, where small settlements like Brignac and Summerfield are interspersed with numerous houses of worship.

Genealogists will find many landmarks for family research, such as the Watson Cem, Shiloh Ch, and St Paul Ch. The landscape reflects the importance of water management and local industry, indicated by the presence of a Sandpit, several Boat Ramp locations, and a series of levees protecting the riverside communities. Named points like Indian Point and Pierre Point further distinguish the geography of this swampy coastal plain region at the end of the century.