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2015 Map of New Roads

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of New Roads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

False River, an oxbow lake formed by a former channel of the Mississippi River, dominates the landscape of this Pointe Coupee Parish survey. The town of New Roads serves as the focal point, situated along the northern bank of the lake. The region's geography is defined by its relationship with water, featuring the artificial Portage Canal and the natural curves of Arrow Bend. This map captures a transition from agricultural land use to more developed infrastructure, including the False River Regional Airport and several small communities such as Saint Dizier and Ventress.

Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller settlements and burial sites like Zion Cem and Fairlane Cem. The intricate network of parish roads, including Ernest Jewell Rd and Hospital Rd, provides a clear view of the modern layout of these riverfront communities. Further south, the map illustrates the expansive alluvial land known simply as The Island, highlighting the unique topography created by the shifting river courses.