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2012 Map of Bee Bayou

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Richland Parish define this landscape, where water moves slowly through a dense network of bayous and creeks. Bee Bayou and Holly Ridge serve as the primary residential nodes, connected by a grid of rural roads and large-scale agricultural tracts. The terrain is marked by significant industrial activity in the energy sector, notably the Big Creek Gas Field and the Dehlco Oil Field, which speak to the subsurface resources driving the local economy.

Genealogists and local researchers will find several family and community landmarks, including Greer Cem and Sunflower Cem. The intricate hydrology, featuring the winding courses of Burns Bayou, Cow Bayou, and Hurricane Bayou, illustrates the complex drainage patterns required for farming in this part of Louisiana. Transportation routes like Branch Crossing Rd and Johnny Walker Rd navigate between these waterways, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century.