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2012 Map of Buckeye NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Catahoula Lake Diversion Canal dominates the central topography of this Rapides Parish landscape, cutting a straight course through a complex network of natural waterways. The region is defined by its extensive energy infrastructure, with a high concentration of petroleum extraction sites including the Indian Bayou Oil Field, West Elm Ridge Oil Field, and the Muddy Bayou Oil Field. These fields are connected by a grid of specialized access roads such as Hunt Oil Rd and F Lease Rd, which navigate the low-lying wetlands.

Water management and conservation are evident along the northwestern edge of Catahoula Lake and within the vicinity of the Dewey Wills WMA Rd. The natural drainage system, characterized by meandering features like Mound Bayou, Saline Bayou, and the French Fork, contrasts sharply with the engineered canals. This 2012 survey provides a detailed look at the intersection of natural Louisiana bayou country and the industrial footprint of the modern oil and gas industry.