2012 Map of Bonita SW

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Morehouse Parish define the landscape of this 2012 survey, dominated by the meandering courses of Bayou Bonne-Idee and Bayou Galion. The area is characterized by a high-density network of rural roads that often take the names of local families and residents, such as Bailey Store Rd, Clem Payne Rd, and Hamp Lenoir Rd. These family-named routes and the presence of Heart Cem suggest a deeply rooted rural community shaped by its proximity to the water. Significant drainage features like The Swale and Cypress Bayou illustrate the hydrological complexity of this portion of northern Louisiana. The road patterns, including Johnson School Rd, point to the sites of former community centers and rural hubs within the agricultural and swampy terrain.