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2018 Map of Athens

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Athens and the earlier site of Old Athens serve as the primary hubs in this section of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The landscape is defined by a dense network of creek systems including Choctaw Cr, Lick Cr, and Bear Cr, which cut through the terrain. A notable concentration of cemeteries, such as Old Athens Cem and Lower Old Athens Cem, provides significant value for genealogical research, documenting the long-standing settlements in the area.

Rural infrastructure is evidenced by localized nodes like Mulnix and the Spring Lake community to the north. Named family landmarks and local roads like Hill Farm Rd and Mulnix Switch Rd trace the agricultural and transit patterns of the late 2010s. The presence of Moccasin Br and Leatherman Cr to the south further illustrates the complex local hydrology that has historically influenced the placement of parish roads and homesites.