Vinton serves as the primary hub of activity in this southwest Louisiana landscape, where the flat coastal plains are defined by an intricate network of waterways and irrigation infrastructure. The town's grid, including Center St and Vincent St, reflects a community integrated into the agricultural and transit corridor that bridges the gap between Lake Charles and the Texas border. Water management is a central theme of the topography, evidenced by the Sabine Canal and Vinton Drainage Canal, which navigate the subtle rises and falls of the terrain alongside natural features like Hampton Coulee and Gum Gully. To the east, the settlement of Edgerly marks a junction point near Edgerly Cutoff, while the southern reaches of the map show the more isolated community of Ged near the banks of Ged Lake.
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1932 · Orange
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Phoenix Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Sulphur
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Starks
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Vinton
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Toomey
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Sulphur Mines
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Lunita
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Cameron Farms
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Black Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680