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1962 Map of Moreauville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Moreauville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The alluvial landscape of Avoyelles Parish is defined here by the intricate meanders of the Atchafalaya River and Old River, where flood control and drainage dictate the pattern of human settlement. Communities such as Moreauville, Bordelonville, and Hamburg follow the natural levees and ridges, connected by the Kansas City Southern railroad. The interior is dominated by the Pomme De Terre Swamp and Sutton Ridge, a complex wetland environment filled with smaller water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Lake Patasa.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify numerous rural landmarks, including several country churches such as Antioch Ch, St Catherine Ch, and Shiloh Ch. The map also captures several Indian Mounds and an Indian Mound near the railroad, reflecting the deep cultural history of this river valley. The presence of numerous Drill Hole markers across the marshlands indicates the mid-century industrial activity and exploration throughout the parish basin.