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2012 Map of Lutcher

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mississippi River commerce and industrial development define this corridor in St. James Parish, where the settlements of Lutcher and Gramercy anchor the north bank. The landscape is a complex mix of historic plantation lands and modern infrastructure, including the Gramercy Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Hester Gas Field. Cross-river connectivity is maintained by the Lutcher-Cresent Ferry, linking the northern towns to the south bank communities of Oubre and Vacherie.

The survey reveals a dense network of local-history landmarks, particularly along the river's winding course. Numerous landings, such as Whitney Landing and Angelina Landing, underscore the importance of the river to the local economy. The area's heritage is further marked by several significant burial grounds, including Saint Joseph Cem, Western Cem, and Antioch Cem. Moving away from the river, the terrain transitions into the wetlands of Tchackehou Bayou and Bayou Shepherd, while the Kansas City Southern railroad line and La 61 provide critical transportation links parallel to the water.