2020 Map of Cloutierville

About this map

The Cane River meanders through a landscape defined by historic plantation-era geography and significant conservation lands in Natchitoches Parish. The Cane River Creole National Historical Park preserves a tangible connection to the region's agricultural past near Magnolia and Derry. This modern survey reveals a complex network of bayous and former river channels, including Old River and Little River, which speak to the dynamic nature of the Red River floodplain. Surrounding the small settlements of Cloutierville, Melrose, and Lakeview, the map shows a mix of protected wetlands and forests, such as the Red River National Wildlife Refuge and portions of the Kisatchie National Forest. Notable elevation changes appear at Sang Pour Sang Hill and Backbone, providing a sharp contrast to the low-lying basins of Hertzog Swamp and Frost Jackson Swamp.