2015 Map of De Loutre

About this map

Bayou de Loutre meanders through this portion of Union Parish, defining a landscape shaped by narrow creek valleys and local landholdings. Small settlements such as De Loutre and Canbeal serve as focal points for a network of rural roads, including the notable De Loutre Switch Rd, suggesting the historical presence of rail-based transport in the timber or agricultural sectors. Genealogists will find several family and community burial sites scattered across the terrain, including Edwards Cem in the east and Antioch Cem to the south. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the waters of Bayou D'Arbonne Lake, which contrasts with the smaller water bodies like Ouchleys Pond. This survey provides a modern view of traditional Louisiana parish life, where the geography of named creeks like Big Cane Cr and Horse Pen Cr continues to dictate local boundaries.