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2015 Map of Mason

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Boeuf River winds through the border of Caldwell and Franklin Parishes, defining a landscape of complex bottomlands and alluvial features. This 2015 survey reveals an intricate network of waterways, where the river's path is marked by dramatic shifts like Ox Bow Bend and the presence of Eagle Island. To the east, the settlement of Mason serves as a local hub near Block Cem, while the western reach of the map is dominated by the Bayou Lafourche and its artificial diversions, including the Crew Bayou Cutoff.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the specific placement of rural landmarks such as Long Lake Cem near the shores of Long Lake. The terrain is punctuated by numerous lakes and sloughs, from Thompson Brake to the Twin Lakes and Broad Lake, reflecting the hydrological character of this portion of Louisiana. A network of parish roads, including Big Ridge Road and La-559, provides the modern framework for navigating these historic wetlands.