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2012 Map of Bear Skin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bear Skin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bear Skin and Newhope represent the primary nodes of settlement in this part of West Carroll Parish, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Boeuf River along the western boundary. The terrain is characterized by an intricate drainage system of bayous and creeks, including Bear Skin Bayou, Big Colewa Cr, and Little Colewa Cr, which carve through the agricultural layout.

A network of local roads reveals the area's rural development and family history, with names such as Midway Church Rd, Old Cawthon Rd, and Bennie Fowler Rd suggesting the location of community hubs and long-standing homesteads. The presence of Cane Bayou and Indian Bayou further emphasizes the lowland delta character of the region. This 2012 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of water-driven geography and the rectilinear road grids that facilitate movement across the parish's alluvial plains.