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2020 Map of Simmesport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Simmesport sits at a strategic hydraulic junction where Bayou des Glaises and Yellow Bayou meet the winding Atchafalaya River. This riverine landscape is defined by its complex drainage and flood control systems, most notably the West Atchafalaya Floodway which dominates the western half of the map. The geography reveals a settlement pattern traditional to this region of Louisiana, with communities like Legonier, Odenburg, and Jacoby established along the natural levees and elevated ground near the water.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites documenting the local family history, including Mount Calvary Cem and the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cem. The intricate network of smaller waterways such as Wilson Bayou, Bayou Moreau, and Turners Bayou Canal illustrates the managed hydrology necessary for life in the parish. Local road networks like Old LA Hwy 1 and Pecan Grove Rd connect these riverside settlements across the fertile alluvial plain.