
The lowlands and waterways of Natchitoches Parish define this landscape, where the Red River National Wildlife Refuge preserves the ecological character of the Red River valley. The settlement of Allen serves as a central point in a network of roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Earnest Durr Rd and Minnie Odum Rd. The topography is a mix of swampy brakes and higher ground, with Halls Brake and Berry Brake marking the poorly drained bottomlands near Middle Bayou. On the eastern edge of the map, the Old Spanish Lake Lowlands provide a distinct geographic boundary near Horseshoe Lake. Genealogists and local researchers can find specific points of interest like Saint Annes Cem and traces of former community hubs indicated by names like Evergreen Church Rd and Durr School Spur Rd.
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1935 · Hagewood
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1937 · Campti NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1937 · Campti SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Chemard Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Hollis Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Allen
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Lake End
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Many
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Many
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Provencal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500