1998 Map of Simmesport
USGS Topo · Published 2002About this map
The Atchafalaya River serves as the central artery for this region of the Avoyelles Parish and Pointe Coupee Parish border. Significant engineering is evident in the extensive Levee systems and the West Atchafalaya Floodway, which shape the settlement patterns of Simmesport and outlying hamlets. The landscape is defined by a dense network of waterways including Bayou des Glaises, Yellow Bayou, and Brushy Bayou. Local social geography is anchored by numerous rural congregations and schools, such as Dunbar High Sch, St John Ch, and Mt Calvary Ch. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and a Gaging Station near the river highlight the historical importance of both rail transport and water management in this low-lying riverine environment.
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