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2020 Map of Oretta

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Oretta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Oretta and its neighboring settlements define this corner of Beauregard Parish, where a network of family-named roads and rural parish routes connects local homesteads. The landscape is deeply tied to its hydrology, characterized by the winding course of Beckwith Creek and the expansive Persimmon Marsh to the southeast. Several smaller watercourses, including Gum Slough and Bear Head Cr, branch across the territory, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Louisiana flatlands.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as Oretta Cem and Good Hope Cem, which serve as quiet touchstones for the community's heritage. The map also records small rural hubs like Juanita and Seale, along with numerous local thoroughfares such as Hoover Dairy Rd and Catfish Farm Rd, which point to the agricultural and pastoral activities that have shaped the region's development.