1954 Map of Bayou L'ivrogne

About this map

Kisatchie National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Natchitoches Parish, revealing a remote region defined by dense creek networks and early timber industry footprints. The small settlement of Mink stands as a focal point in the southern portion of the map, situated near the headwaters of Little Bayou Pierre. The terrain is characterized by winding watercourses like Kisatchie Bayou and the titular Bayou L'ivrogne, which carve through the wooded hills. Significant for genealogists and local historians, the survey identifies several family-named landmarks and essential rural infrastructure, including Beasley Cemetery, Key Cemetery, and a School House. A winding dismantled railroad cuts across the center and southeast, tracing the path of former logging operations through the forest. To the northeast, the Red Hill Lookout Tower serves as a prominent landmark overlooking the surrounding piney woods and the marshy reaches of Devil Swamp.