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2018 Map of Morgan City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Morgan City and Berwick occupy a vital junction where the Lower Atchafalaya River meets Berwick Bay, serving as a gateway to the complex wetlands of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Bayou Boeuf and the Intracoastal Waterway, which support the region's maritime and industrial character. Residential areas and local infrastructure, such as the South Central Louisiana Technical College and the Morgan City Cem, are clustered along the higher ground, often protected by the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway Levee.

Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a vast expanse of islands and bayous, including Avoca Island, Beers Island, and Bateman Island. These areas are threaded with smaller channels like Bayou Shaffer and Bayou Perault, illustrating the deltaic environment's shifting nature. The presence of the BNSF Railway and several smaller communities like Wyandotte and Siracusaville highlights the historical and ongoing importance of this corridor for transport and settlement in St. Mary Parish.