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1963 Map of Port Hudson

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Port Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Mississippi River meanders define this section of the Louisiana river parishes, where the shifting currents have created distinctive landforms like the False River Cutoff and Fancy Point. The landscape is a complex network of bayous and lakes, including Alligator Bayou, Horseshoe Lake, and Grand Lake, reflecting a terrain shaped by centuries of alluvial action.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the high ground and levee lines, with the Port Hudson National Cemetery and Port Hudson serving as significant historical anchors. Local heritage is further detailed through numerous community landmarks such as Mt Pilgrim Ch Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and Mt Zion Ch Cem. Transportation history is evident in the paths of the Texas and Pacific and Illinois Central railroads, while commerce is represented by sites like Port Hickey Landing and several gravel pits near Thompson Creek.