2015 Map of Beggs

About this map

Bayou Boeuf and Bayou Cocodrie define the intricate drainage patterns of St. Landry Parish, where watercourses dictate the historical placement of settlements like Garland and Beggs. The landscape is a network of bayous and coulees, including Bayou Courtableau and Coulee Garrigue, which traverse the alluvial plains of central Louisiana. This 2015 survey shows a rural environment where agriculture and water management remain central to the local geography. Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the inclusion of several burial grounds, such as Saint Josephs Cem in the north and Chimleyville Cem and Whipp Cem near the central bayous. Small community centers like Macland and Soileau are connected by a grid of named rural roads, including Mott Rd and Plant Rd, while the Star Dusters Airport highlights modern utility within this traditional bayou landscape.