2024 Map of Kemper

About this map

The Iberia-Saint Mary Canal and Phillips Canal dominate this landscape of South Louisiana, where the drainage patterns of the marshland have been heavily modified for transportation and agriculture. Centered on the community of Kemper, the map reveals a series of historic settlements along the high ground, including Glencoe, Richland, and Freetown. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the expanse of the Intracoastal Waterway and the prominent topographic feature of Cote Blanche Island, which rises above the surrounding Hog Bayou and marsh. This survey illustrates the persistence of older agrarian footprints, such as Kilgore Plantation and Saint Helens Cem, alongside modern infrastructure like Hwy 182. The intricate network of smaller canals, such as Ivanhoe Canal and Kelley Canal, highlights the critical role of water management in sustaining these coastal parish communities.