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2015 Map of Grosse Tete

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Grosse Tete
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bayou Grosse Tete defines the low-lying geography of Iberville Parish, its winding path anchoring a string of historic settlements including Rosedale, Webre, and Grosse Tete. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the landscape shows the intricate system of waterways that characterize the region, from the primary channel of the bayou to Bogan Bayou, Cholpe Bayou, and the man-made Trinity Canal. The map provides specific detail for local historians, identifying family-centric landmarks and small cemeteries like Mount Spur Cem near Slacks and Saint Joseph Cem near the southern cluster of homesteads.

The infrastructure reflects the transition from traditional water-based routes to modern transit, with Rosedale Rd and the Interstate highway cutting across the grid-like agricultural tracts. Local roads such as Trinity Plantation Rd and Poydras Bayou Dr hint at the area's land-use history and the persistent importance of the various canals and bayous, including Catfish Canal and Erwin Bayou, in managing the drainage of this flat alluvial terrain.