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2012 Map of Dunn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The settlement of Dunn serves as a focal point in this portion of Richland Parish, where the local economy is deeply tied to the extraction of natural resources. The landscape is marked by the Sacksonia Gas Field, the West Delhi Oil and Gas Field, and the Southwest Delhi Oil Field, reflecting a region defined by industrial energy production. Along the eastern edge, the Delhi Refining Company stands near the railroad corridor at Sun Spur, further emphasizing the area's role as a processing and transportation hub.

Drainage across these low-lying lands is characterized by a complex network of slow-moving waterways, including Ash Slough, Muddy Slough, and Hurricane Slough. These natural features, along with Congo Cr and Old Channel Big Cr, illustrate the alluvial nature of the terrain. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of Newton Cem and several family-named roads like John McPherson Rd and Birdwell Ln, which provide clues to historical land ownership and local heritage.