Topographic Maps: French Canada

The topographic map assignment that deals with Vercheres, Quebec Province (1:50,000), shows very interesting things about the French Canadian landscape.

Examine the Vercheres map and then look at these links: 
1) What is the star, indicated by a blue arrow on this close-up map?
2) a long lot settlement; 
3) Saint-Denis; and 
4) Michaudville.