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2015 Map of Sorrento

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sorrento and Saint Amant anchor this survey of the low-lying Ascension Parish landscape, where a dense network of watercourses and man-made channels dictates the pattern of settlement. The terrain is characterized by slightly elevated features like Laurel Ridge and McElroy Ridge, which provide stable ground for roads and residences amidst the marshes. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by the extensive Babin Canal, Saveiro Canal, and New River Canal.

Genealogists may find interest in Richardson Cem or the academic footprint of the Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus. Small settlements such as Acy, Barmen, and McElroy are scattered along these routes, while family names appear on local roads like Maurice Bourgeois Rd and Daniel Guidry Rd. The map also illustrates the convergence of Bayou Conway and the Panama Canal, highlighting the complex hydrology of the region.