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2015 Map of Baskinton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Baskinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Baskin and the smaller settlement of Baskinton anchor this 2015 study of the Louisiana landscape where Richland and Franklin Parishes meet. The area is defined by its intricate drainage patterns, featuring sluggish waterways like Hurricane Bayou, Big Creek, and Ash Slough. This network of bayous and sloughs historically dictated the settlement and agricultural development of the region, visible here in the distribution of family-named roads such as Johnny Walker Rd and Royce Johnson Rd.

Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Friendship Cem, Union Cem, and Pleasant Hall Cem. The map also captures modern land use through features like Greg's Flying Service Runway, reflecting the importance of aerial application in this farming-dominated terrain. The boundary between Richland Parish and Franklin Parish meanders through the northwest corner, following the natural path of Big Creek.