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1961 Map of Monterey

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Monterey serves as a central hub in this riverine landscape, where the confluence of bayous and old oxbow lakes like Cocodrie Lake and Black River Lake defines the geography. The early 1960s economy is visibly tied to the land and water, with several active petroleum sites such as the Warnicott Oil Field and West Bayou Cocodrie Oil Field dotting the terrain. The presence of an Old Railroad grade and Ashmore Landing Oil Field suggests a history of transport and extraction transitioning into the mid-century era.

Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community landmarks, including the St James Ch and Bougere Ch. Family burial grounds like Scott Cem, Rice Cem, and Home Place Cem provide specific points of interest for researchers. To the east, the Mississippi River creates a dynamic border with features like Glasscock Island and Esperance Point, illustrating the shifting nature of the state boundary in the Bougere Swamps.