2020 Map of Clear Lake

About this map

Bayou Pierre and its intricate network of tributaries define this low-lying landscape where Caddo Parish, De Soto Parish, and Red River Parish converge. The topography is dominated by the Cannisnia Lake Basin, a broad alluvial plain interlaced with numerous waterways such as Prairie River, Watson Bayou, and Crook All Bayou. This 2020 survey illustrates the hydraulic complexity of the Red River valley, featuring the expansive Clear Lake One and landmarks like Hog Thief Point and Bill Gay Island. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites, including the Old Gravel Point Cem near the Gravel Point Bridge and the New Friendship Cem further south. The distribution of rural routes like Friendship Rd and Red Lick Rd suggests a settled agricultural pattern amidst the wetlands.