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2012 Map of Irwin Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Oak Ridge anchors the northern reaches of this Morehouse Parish landscape, where the agricultural flats are intricately carved by a network of bayous and sloughs. The meandering course of Bayou Lafourche and the Boeuf River define the local drainage, creating natural boundaries for the surrounding farmland. This 2012 survey illustrates the persistence of rural communities like Bordenax, Bardel, and Jonesburg, which are linked by a grid of parish roads often named for local families and landmarks, such as Sam Smith Ln and George Franklin Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites across the quadrangle. Several small, historically significant cemeteries are documented, including Irwin Lake Cem, New Salem Cem, and James Chapel Cem. The map provides a clear picture of the modern rural infrastructure, from the Smith Bridge crossing in the west to the landforms of White Island and Ridges Island in the south, reflecting the complex interplay between the water and the land in this part of Louisiana.