2015 Map of Bellwood

About this map

Kisatchie National Forest dominates this section of Natchitoches Parish, where the winding course of Kisatchie Bayou and its numerous tributaries create a complex network of wetlands and drainages. The small settlement of Bellwood serves as a central point for a landscape defined by timberlands and rural homesteads. This 2015 survey reveals a pattern of scattered family and community sites, including Friendship Cemetery, Jackson Cem, and Moss Cem, which are often located near local thoroughfares such as Bellwood Church Rd. The terrain is deeply etched by water, with Bayou Santabarb and Bayou de Muse cutting through the forest, reflecting the natural hydrography of central Louisiana before extensive modern development. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between public forest lands and private parish holdings along the border with Sabine Parish.