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2012 Map of Friars Point NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this landscape, its shifting course marked by features like Kangaroo Point and the Westover Revetment. This delta region shows a transition from river-dependent infrastructure to an inland network of local routes like Phillips Road 336 and Co Rd 409. The terrain is characterized by hydrological features such as Missouri Slough, Old Town Lake, and the Beaver Bayou Ditch, illustrating how the land has been managed for agriculture and drainage.

Local family history is centered around dispersed settlements and several small burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cem, Maney Cem, and Maynard Cem. The area near Westover Landing and Preston Place suggests a history of river commerce and plantation-style land divisions, while the presence of the Kangaroo Point Landing highlights the historical importance of waterborne transport along the river's edge.