2020 Map of Bancroft

About this map

Bancroft serves as the central hub of this low-lying landscape along the winding Sabine River, which defines the border between Louisiana and Texas. The terrain is characterized by an intricate network of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and bayous that suggest a dynamic river history. Named features like Snider Bend and Taylor Bend highlight the river's meandering path, while numerous water bodies such as Sydney Lake, Lower Circle Lake, and Duck Roost Lake pockmark the floodplain. Local family and community history is anchored by the presence of Spikes Cem, located just west of the main settlement area. The map reveals a rural infrastructure of winding parish roads and timber-access routes, including Sam Smith Rd and Monroe Whitman Rd, which navigate the wetlands and timberlands surrounding Alligator Slough and Big Slough.