2018 Map of Congo Creek

About this map

Big Colewa Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Colewa Cr and Congo Cr, define the drainage of this delta landscape along the border of West Carroll Parish and Richland Parish. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of drainage canals and natural waterways that supported the local agricultural economy. Genealogists and local historians can locate the McKnight Cem on the western edge of the quadrangle, while the map's grid of rural roads like Gordon Rd, Collins Rd, and Myers Rd reveals the late 20th-century settlement patterns of this low-lying region. The hydrography, including Boggy Bayou and Big Creek, highlights the complex water management required in this part of Louisiana.