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2018 Map of Monterey

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Monterey serves as the central hub of this Mississippi Delta landscape, where the border between Concordia Parish and Catahoula Parish follows the intricate, winding courses of local waterways. The area is defined by a dense network of bayous and wetlands, including Bayou Cocodrie, Wyches Bayou, and Plouden Bayou, which create a complex drainage pattern across the low-lying terrain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high concentration of small burial grounds scattered throughout the agricultural and wooded sections. The map records several named sites such as Crane Cem, Scott Cem, Luckett Cem, Ford Cem, and Smith Cem. These cemeteries, often located along rural routes like Parhams Rd and State Rte 906, provide specific geographic anchors for tracing local family history in this riverine environment. The hydrology is further marked by features like Horse Shoe Island and Clayton Lake, illustrating the shifting nature of the local water systems.