1980 Map of Bayou Pierre Lake

About this map

Naborton and the surrounding De Soto Parish landscape are defined by the presence of the Red River Bull Bayou Gas and Oil Field, where numerous gas wells and gravel pits mark a terrain shaped by industrial extraction. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by several country churches and family burial grounds including Bethlehem Cem, Woodvine Cem, and the notable Rock Chapel near Carmel. A complex network of waterways, such as Bayou Pierre Lake and its namesake bayou, meanders through the wetlands, separating the higher ground of Paps Hill from the low-lying Chicot Island. 1992 revisions shown in purple highlight new developments and infrastructure near the central Substation, capturing the late-century transition as the region's resource-based economy and transportation routes continued to evolve.