2020 Map of Bee Bayou

About this map

The agricultural wetlands of Richland Parish and Franklin Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways and drainage, including Bee Bayou, Cow Bayou, and Hurricane Bayou. This landscape shows a transition from the denser settlement of Rayville in the west to the smaller community of Holly Ridge in the east, both positioned along the primary transport corridor. The interior is a grid of rural routes like Jordan Rd and Harper Rd that navigate between cultivated fields and wooded bayou banks. Local history and genealogy are anchored by small burial grounds such as Greer Cem and Sunflower Cem, which sit alongside names like Big Creek and Cypress Creek. The topography reflects the low-lying character of northeastern Louisiana, where many roads and farmsteads are positioned specifically to avoid the meandering paths of the region's numerous creek forks.