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2015 Map of Simpson South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Simpson South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Calcasieu River meanders across this Vernon Parish landscape, serving as a primary drainage for numerous tributaries like Big Slough and Mims Cr. Small communities and crossroads including Simpson, Mayo, Walnut Hill, and Hicks anchor the rural settlement pattern. The southern portion of the sheet is distinguished by its military-associated landmarks, notably Artillery Lake, Armor Lake, and Infantry Lake, which reflect the area's proximity to regional training grounds.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial sites, such as Mount Pleasant Cem, Union Grove Cem, and Glass Window Cem. The road network is heavily characterized by local loops and family-named routes, including Zagar Loop, Tony Carter Rd, and Bill Poe Rd, which illustrate the localized nature of the region's development during the mid-2010s.