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1994 Map of Sterlington

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Sterlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Ouachita River navigation and industrial development define this mid-1990s landscape at the intersection of Union, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes. The township of Sterlington is a central hub of activity, anchored by a prominent Chemical Plant, Powerplant, and a network of Industrial Waste Ponds. This industrial core contrasts with the rural heritage preserved nearby at Glendora Plantation and the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge to the north.

Water dictates the geography of the region, from the winding oxbows of Bartholomew Bayou and Bayou De Siard to the numerous brakes like Jim Nolan Brake. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Glendora Cem, Mt Nebo Cem, and Rock Row Cem. Smaller settlements like Ouachita City and Fairbanks appear alongside established religious sites like Mt Ararat Ch and Shiloh Ch, providing a detailed look at the social and economic fabric of the area during this era.