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2024 Map of Port Hudson

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Port Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the landscape of this region where multiple parish boundaries converge, including West Feliciana, East Feliciana, and East Baton Rouge. This modern mapping captures the river's dynamic nature, with features like Fancy Point Towhead and False River Cutoff showing the legacy of shifting currents and historical navigation. Along the eastern bluffs, the Port Hudson National Cemetery and Louisiana National Cemetery stand as significant commemorative sites near the settlement of Port Hudson.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain transitions into a network of bayous and creeks, such as Thompson Creek and Sandy Creek. Small settlements and family landmarks like Riddle Cem and Hermitage are scattered throughout the lowlands. The presence of multiple cemeteries, including the Beech Grove Baptist Church 1 Cem and Glennon Cem, provides essential data for genealogists tracing local families in this historically significant stretch of the river valley.