1983 Map of Cloutierville

About this map

The winding course of Cane River Lake anchors this Louisiana landscape, reflecting the intricate water-and-land patterns of Natchitoches Parish. In the early 1980s, the map documents established settlements like Cloutierville, Melrose, and Magnolia along the fertile banks of former river channels. The presence of historic parishes and landmarks, including St Augustine Ch and St Marys Ch, suggests the deep-seated cultural and religious heritage of the Cane River area. To the south, the terrain shifts dramatically from the floodplain into the Kisatchie National Forest, specifically the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area and the Red Dirt National Wildlife Management Preserve. This contrast between the agricultural river valley and the high ground of Sang Pour Sang Hill illustrates the varied ecological zones preserved in this corner of the state.