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2012 Map of Moreauville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Moreauville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bayou des Glaises snakes through this low-lying Avoyelles Parish landscape, anchoring a series of communities including Moreauville, Bordelonville, and Hamburg. The geography is defined by complex hydrography, where old river bends and sloughs like Guillaume Slough and La Vieille Riviere indicate a shifting fluvial history. This network of waterways is complemented by a dense grid of local roads and landings, such as Brumfield Landing Strip, reflecting the rural transit and agricultural patterns of central Louisiana.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and essential community centers, from Mount Zion Cem to the small settlements of Voorhies and Borodino. The map captures a detailed inventory of the area's natural features, including Coco Lake and Lac aux Roseaux, alongside infrastructure like Railroad Ln and Old Highway 1. This survey provides a clear view of the parish's transition from wetlands to settled acreage at the start of the 2010s.