2015 Map of Blackburn

About this map

Blackburn and Ruple anchor this rural landscape in the 2010s, situated along the border of Webster and Claiborne Parishes. The area is defined by its numerous family and community cemeteries, including King Cem, Cold Spring Cem, and Wheaton Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Kisatchie National Forest, showing the intersection of managed timberlands and private holdings. A complex network of drainage basins is evident, with Flat Lick Bayou and Black Bayou carving through the terrain. The presence of Homer Oilfield Rd indicates the regional importance of the energy industry, while the density of parish roads and small spurs like LA-534 Spur reveals a settled, working landscape of small family plots and timber tracks that have persisted through the generations.