2018 Map of Morganza

About this map

Morganza stands as the primary hub in this portion of Pointe Coupee Parish, situated near a sharp curve of the Mississippi River at Morgans Bend. The landscape is defined by its relationship with the river, from the protective Levee Rd to the massive Morganza Crevasse and the intricate drainage network of Bayou Barre and Bayou Leskine. Local history is preserved in the presence of established sites like the Stonewell Plantation and small communities such as Brownview, Labarre, and Morrison. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies local burial grounds including Bright Morning Star Cem and Mount Airy Cem. The southern half of the quadrangle transition into a dense network of waterways like Portage Canal Number Two and Bayou Portage, illustrating the engineered water management and natural wetlands characteristic of the Louisiana river country.