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2020 Map of Singer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The low-lying piney woods of Beauregard Parish define this landscape, where the settlement of Singer serves as a central point in a region dominated by intricate drainage systems and marshlands. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including Beckwith Cr and Bear Head Cr, which meander through expansive wet areas like Persimmon Marsh and Bear Head Marsh. These natural features have historically shaped the road network and settlement patterns in this part of Louisiana.

Local family names are preserved throughout the rural landscape, particularly in the road designations such as Bob Cooley Rd and Bill Droody Rd, and in the location of Newlin Cem. The map reveals a transition between established creek bottoms like Cypress Cr and the unique hydrology of Gum Slough and Buxton Marsh, providing a detailed record of the physical geography used by generations of local residents.