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1983 Map of Monterey

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Monterey serves as the focal point of this low-lying river landscape at the border of Concordia and Catahoula Parishes. The settlement is defined by its proximity to the crescent of Black River-Lake and Cocodrie Lake, where the community infrastructure includes the Monterey Sch, the First Baptist Ch, and the Temple Church of Monterey. Several family-named cemeteries, such as Rice Cem and Luckett Cem, are found along the high ground near the water's edge, offering clear landmarks for genealogical research.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the South Monterey Oil Field and scattered tanks across the southern reaches of the map. The complex hydrology of the region is traced through Bayou Cocodrie and Whites Bayou, with numerous spoil banks indicating a history of dredging and water management. Outlying hamlets like Plouden and Wallace appear along the local roads, while multiple landing strips suggest the importance of aerial access in this swampy, water-dominant terrain.