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2020 Map of Hebert

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hebert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Boeuf River winds through the landscape of Caldwell Parish, defining a region where water and land are inextricably linked. This modern survey shows the settlement of Hebert situated near the riverbanks, surrounded by an intricate network of waterways including Woolen Lake, Daves Bayou, and Bayou Lafourche. The geography is characterized by the complex drainage patterns of the lower Mississippi Valley, with numerous oxbows and sloughs like Big Ridge Slough and Horseshoe Lake indicating the river's historic shifts.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of family and community landmarks, such as Hebert Cem, Etier Cem, and Girod Cem. The map also captures the intricate web of local roads, from State Rte 848 to the uniquely named Peckerwood Rd and Goldfish Ln. These features, alongside drainage ditches and named breaks like Hicks Brake, reflect the long-term human effort to manage the fertile but low-lying bottomlands for agriculture and habitation.