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2018 Map of West Monroe South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the eastern landscape of this Ouachita Parish region, where the urban reaches of West Monroe transition into the expansive wetlands of the Cheniere Brake. This area is characterized by a complex network of bayous and islands, including Pine Island, Joes Island, and Coon Island, which are surrounded by the waters of Pucketts Lake and N Cheniere Cr. Smaller communities such as Bawcomville, Steven, and Brownsville sit on the edge of these waterways, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the river's floodplain.

Local history is preserved in several family-named and community landmarks across the parish. Researchers can identify numerous burial sites including Old Sardis Cem, New Sardis Cem, Berry Cem, and Smith Cem. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly dominated by backwaters like Watson Brake and Lapine Brake, with the winding course of Bayou Mouchoir De L'Ourse highlighting the intricate drainage systems that shape the rural reaches near Summit and Wilds.