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2018 Map of Moreauville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Moreauville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Moreauville and the surrounding Avoyelles Parish landscape are defined by the intricate hydrology of the Red River basin, where ancient distributary channels like Bayou des Glaises and La Vieille Riviere snake through low-lying terrain. The map captures a transition from concentrated residential cores in settlements like Hamburg and Bordelonville to the sprawling wetlands of Pomme De Terre Swamp. A distinct aviation landmark, Kent's Flying Service, sits west of the Moreauville town center, highlighting the importance of light aircraft in this rural, water-threaded region.

Linear settlements follow the high ground along the bayous, connected by routes such as N Bayou des Glaises Rd and Hamburg Rd. This settlement pattern reflects the traditional "long-lot" survey system characteristic of Louisiana's French heritage, with development hugging the natural levees. Smaller communities such as Borodino and Voorhies appear as quiet junctions amidst a complex network of water bodies including Mill Bayou, Coco Lake, and Fish Bayou Lake.