2024 Map of Bodcau Lake

About this map

Bellevue and the surrounding woodlands of Bossier Parish are defined by the winding course of Bodcau Creek and the sprawling waters of Bodcau Lake. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape where historical burial grounds and rural congregations remain central to the community fabric. Local genealogists will find several significant sites, including the Bellevue Cem, the Durden Family Cem, and the Hawkins Cem, alongside the Friendship Church and its associated Friendship Church Cem. The terrain is deeply intersected by waterways like Dry Cypress Bayou and Tidwell Branch, which dictate the placement of local thoroughfares such as Linton Bellevue Rd and Bodcau Dam Rd. These roads connect small settlements like Dean Point to the broader parish, illustrating a pattern of development that respects the natural lowlands and bayous of the Red River basin.