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1962 Map of Moreauville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Moreauville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Moreauville and the surrounding alluvial plains of Avoyelles Parish are defined by the winding course of the Red River and its complex network of bayous and swampy lowlands. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by water, where settlements like Bordelonville and Hamburg follow the higher ground of the natural levees. The Kansas City Southern railroad cuts across the lower half of the quadrangle, serving as a vital transportation link for these river communities.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks, including several houses of worship such as St Catherine Ch, Antioch Ch, and Old Morning Star Ch. The map also documents the natural topography of the Pomme de Terre Ridge and ancient cultural sites noted as Indian Mounds, preserving the physical layout of the region before modern development altered these traditional settlement patterns.