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2012 Map of Downsville North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Downsville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bayou D'Arbonne Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Union Parish landscape, its irregular shoreline creating a complex geography of points and inlets. The 2012 topography reflects a region shaped by both its hydraulic features and its energy resources, notably the Bayou D'Arbonne Gas Field and Stowe Creek Gas Field which dot the terrain between watercourses like Stowe Cr and Cypress Cr.

Settlement patterns are centered around small crossroads and historic landings, including D'Arbonne, Holmesville, and the northern edge of Downsville. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several burial sites such as Holmesville Cem, Sardis Cem, and Feazel Cem. The presence of the D'Arbonne Lookout Tower and named river crossings like Cox Ferry indicate the long-standing importance of navigation and forest management in this rural Louisiana corridor.