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2020 Map of Lacour

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Mississippi River snakes through this portion of Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, defining a complex landscape of shifting channels and low-lying islands. Modern water control is evident in the expansive Morganza Floodway, designed to protect downstream areas during high water events. The settlement of Morganza sits at the edge of this system, near the bend of the river at Morgans Bend.

Tracing the ancient path of the river, Raccourci Old River and Raccourci Island reflect the hydrological history of the area. Local family and community roots are preserved at Mount Zion Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and Little Rock Cem. These landmarks, along with small settlements like Lacour, are connected by local routes such as Gayden Rd and Old Miss Hunting Club Rd, revealing how human habitation adapts to the river's alluvial floodplains.