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2020 Map of Sterlington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ouachita River winds through this landscape at the intersection of Union, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes, defining a region of dense bayous and low-lying brakes. Modern Sterlington serves as a central hub, while smaller communities such as Ouachita City, Fairbanks, and Guthrie are scattered along the network of parish roads. The intricate hydrography of the area is evident in features like Bayou Bartholomew, River Styx Bayou, and the swampy expanse of Sterlington Brake.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites, including the Phillips Family Cem, Cook Cem, and Spencer Cem, which are often located near historical settlement points along the river bends. The map also illustrates the geographical importance of Morehouse Point and Davis Bend, where the river's path has historically influenced local property lines and parish boundaries.