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1983 Map of Mason

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Boeuf River and Bayou Lafourche dominate this Louisiana landscape at the boundary of Caldwell and Franklin Parishes. This 1980s survey captures a complex network of wetlands and oxbow formations, including the sprawling Boeuf State Wildlife Management Area and smaller bodies like Sawyer Pond and Locust Thicket Lake. The presence of the Crew Bayou Cutoff and several gaging stations suggests a highly managed river system during this era.

Local settlements and community hubs are centered around the community of Mason in the east and various rural markers to the west. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local landmarks such as Mason Ridge Ch, Locust Grove Ch, and well-spaced burial grounds including Burrough Ch Cem and Block Cem. The map also details recreational sites like the Ft Necessity Recreation Area Picnic Area, reflecting the area's mix of conservation, agriculture, and local community life.