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2024 Map of Indian Village

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Indian Village
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Calcasieu River meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving out prominent landmarks like Nevils Bluff, Lormand Bluff, and Phillips Bluff. The surrounding terrain transitions from the river bottomlands to the agricultural fields and rural homesteads of southwestern Louisiana. The settlement of Indian Village sits near the riverbanks, served by a network of local routes including Nevils Bluff Rd and Old Ferry Rd, which suggest the historic crossing points that once connected these isolated communities.

Further south, the landscape is defined by extensive drainage systems such as Cow Bayou, Gum Bayou, and Bayou Serpent. The rural character of the region is preserved in small communities like Edna and Fontenot, while genealogists can find historical markers at Nevil Cem and Jessie Johnson Cem. The presence of Martin Tram Rd points to the area's industrial history, likely tied to early timber or transport routes that shaped the development of the Allen and Jefferson Davis parish lines.