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2020 Map of Montgomery

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Montgomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Red River defines the western landscape of this Grant Parish region, where the floodplain is carved by an intricate network of waterways including Wheeler Bayou, Bayou Milieu, and Bayou des Glaizes. The settlement of Montgomery sits on the eastern bluffs overlooking the river valley, connected to the interior by the Old Jefferson Hwy. This area represents a classic Louisiana riverfront geography, where the fertile bottomlands are protected by the Red River Levee Rd while the higher ground to the east transitions into the timberlands of the Kisatchie National Forest.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by small communities such as Crews, Kadesh, and Petite Ecore. Significant landmarks for researchers include Creola Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem, as well as the path of Rose Hill Plantation Rd, which points to the area's agricultural heritage. The confluence of the Red River and the Little River at the southern edge of the map highlights the historical importance of these waterways for transport and trade.