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1998 Map of Gonzales

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Gonzales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Mississippi River makes a dramatic turn around Point Houmas at the southern edge of this map, anchoring a landscape where river commerce meets inland development. The settlement of Gonzales serves as the primary hub, surrounded by a dense network of educational and spiritual centers including Ascension College, East Ascension High School, and numerous community landmarks like Sacred Heart of Mary Ch. Industrial and agricultural legacies are visible through the large Tailings Ponds near the Panama Canal and the Illinois Central Railroad corridor that bisects the terrain.

Smaller communities like Hillaryville, Weber City, and Brittany are interspersed between bayous such as Grand Goudine Bayou and Bayou Francois. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for family history sites, including Burnside Cem and Monroe Cem, alongside the infrastructure of the Louisiana Regional Airport. The interplay of natural waterways and modern drainage projects like the Bayou Conway highlights the ongoing efforts to manage the low-lying Ascension Parish landscape.