Mississippi River meanders define the complex boundary between Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, creating a landscape of oxbows and islands. At the heart of this alluvial plain, the Raccourci Old River and Raccourci Island reflect the river's historical shifts, while the Morganza Floodway provides critical water management infrastructure for the region. Small settlements and landmarks are scattered across the higher ground, including Lacour and Cane Ridge. Genealogists may find value in the presence of several local burial grounds such as Mount Zion Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and Little Rock Cem. The industrial footprint of the early 21st century is marked by the Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor and a network of local routes like Cat Island Rd and Ashley Ave, which navigate the sloughs and lakes of the bottomlands.
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1906 · Bayou Sara
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · St. Francisville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Fordoche
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Batchelor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · New Roads
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Fordoche
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Batchelor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Fordoche
USGS Topo · 1:62,500