2020 Map of Colfax

About this map

Colfax serves as the focal point of this Grant Parish landscape, where the Red River carves a western boundary alongside the Cane River and Red Bayou. The settlement pattern reflects a deep connection to the complex hydrology of the region, with the massive Lake Iatt dominating the northeast and a network of smaller channels like Sugarhouse Bayou and Bayou Rigolette threading through the lowlands. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the town and its surrounding islands, such as Apalachie Island and Pin Oak Island, which are defined by shifting watercourses. For local history and genealogy research, the map identifies key institutional and family sites including the Grant Parish Courthouse and long-standing burial grounds like Shady Grove Cem and Corbett Cem. Small communities like Summerfield and McNeely are connected by a web of local roads, including Dartigo Rd and Patterson Rd, which navigate the many crossings of Copol Cr and Boggy Bayou.