2003 Map of Blackburn, 2005 Print
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2003 Map of Blackburn

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Blackburn and Ruple anchor the northern landscape of this North Louisiana territory, which is defined by the dense forest management of the Kisatchie National Forest. The terrain is deeply carved by a network of waterways including Black Creek, Sand Creek, and the winding Flat Lick Bayou, suggesting a landscape historically shaped by timber and water access. Resource extraction is evident through several marked Gravel Pits and an Oil Field, while a prominent Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the wooded hills. For genealogists, several small Cem locations are noted across the quadrangle, reflecting the dispersed rural settlement patterns typical of the Claiborne Parish and Webster Parish border. Modern infrastructure is represented by a significant Pipeline corridor cutting diagonally across the topography, alongside the winding path of La 518.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2003
Date Published2005
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.7 inches

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