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2018 Map of Walters

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Walters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

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Little River defines the landscape of this portion of Catahoula Parish, winding through a complex system of bottomlands and backwaters. The terrain is a labyrinth of interconnected waterways, where Hibbs Bayou and Elm Slough traverse the low-lying areas. The settlement pattern is largely tied to the high ground near the river and primary roads, with small communities like Walters, Archie, and Utility established as focal points for local life.

Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Old Mount Olive Cem and Young Cem, which are positioned away from the more flood-prone brakes such as Honey Brake Bayou and Hunters Brake. The presence of numerous lakes and brakes, including Rhinehart Lake and Dempsey Lake, illustrates the historical reliance on these natural features for drainage and resources in the Mississippi River delta region.