Loading map...

2012 Map of Bodcau Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bodcau Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bellevue and Midway anchor the landscape of Bossier Parish in this early 21st-century study, where the low-lying wetlands of the Red River Valley are dominated by complex water systems. The Bayou Bodcau Reservoir and the expansive Bodcau Lake serve as the primary topographical anchors, fed by a network of winding waterways including Dry Cypress Bayou and Bodcau Cr. This geography reflects the region's historical reliance on drainage and flood control, with various roads like Linton Bellevue Rd and Cotton Valley Rd skirting the water's edge to connect small communities.

Local history is preserved in small but significant landmarks, such as the Hawkins Cem and the Bodcau Lookout Tower. The intricate network of local routes, including Sexton Camp Rd and Bratton Rd, provides a clear view of the rural property divisions and access points into the wooded areas surrounding the reservoir, essential for genealogists tracing family land or researchers studying the evolution of Bossier Parish land use.