1957 Map of Coushatta

About this map

The Red River floodplain dominates this mid-century portrait of Red River Parish, where a complex network of waterways like Loggy Bayou and Coushatta Bayou defines the rural landscape. The map captures the agricultural and river-dependent character of the region, anchored by the town of Coushatta and smaller community hubs such as Gahagan, Armistead, and Hall Summit. This era shows a landscape dense with country churches, including St John the Baptist Ch and Starlight Ch, which served as the social heart for these dispersed settlements.