2003 Map of Bayou L'ivrogne

About this map

Kisatchie National Forest dominates this section of Natchitoches Parish, where the complex drainage of Kisatchie Bayou and Bayou L'ivrogne carves through the distinct topography of the Red Dirt region and the Kisatchie Hills. The settlement of Mink serves as a lone hub in the southern portion, while the Red Dirt National Wildlife Management Preserve occupies the central interior. This landscape is defined by its recreation and conservation history, featuring the Longleaf Trail and the Caroline Dormon Byway, named for the pioneering Louisiana conservationist. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Key Cem and the Red Dirt Lookout, while water management is noted at Beasley Dam and Beasley Spr. The map illustrates the persistence of small rural communities and managed timberlands in the early 21st century.