1961 Map of Monterey
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Monterey serves as a central hub in this river-dominated landscape during the early 1960s, situated near the confluence of Cocodrie Lake and Black River Lake. The terrain is a complex network of bayous and islands, where the Mississippi River defines the shifting border between Louisiana and Mississippi. This period is marked by significant petroleum activity, evidenced by numerous named areas like the Lismore Landing Oil Field and the Roseland Oil Field. These oil fields are integrated into the delta landscape, interspersed with family-named cemeteries such as Scott Cem and Point Pleasant Cems. The mapping shows a transition from rail to road, with the Old Grade Railroad tracing a path through the bayous, while rural life remains anchored by local institutions like St James Ch and the High Sch at Monterey.
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Editions of this 1961 Monterey Map
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