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1995 Map of Walters

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Walters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The lowlands of Catahoula Parish are defined here by a dense network of waterways and the engineered structures designed to manage them. Small settlements like Walters and Archie are connected by a system of levees, with the Road on Levee providing essential transit through the swampy landscape. The drainage patterns of Hibbs Bayou, Little River, and Crockets Bayou illustrate the complex hydrology of the region, where the Little River Dam and nearby Boat Ramps facilitate both water control and river access.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the distribution of family-named burial grounds, including Young Cem, Wilkerson Cem, and both the Old Mt Olive Cem and New Mt Olive Cem. The map also captures specialized land use, notably the Louisiana Delta Plantation Landing Strip, which reflects the importance of large-scale agricultural operations in this corner of the state during the late 20th century.