2015 Map of Effie

About this map

The Red River snakes through the heart of this landscape, defining the boundary and commerce of Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes. The river's influence is seen in the sweeping meander of Egg Bend and the high ground of Grimes Bluff, while the surrounding lowlands are crisscrossed by a complex drainage network including Wiggins Bayou, Gin Bayou, and Bayou Choctaw. In this corner of Louisiana, the settlement pattern is dispersed, with small communities like Center Point, Fifth Ward, and Cassandra linked by a web of local roads such as Wiggins Rd and La-454. For those looking into family history, the map identifies several local burial grounds, including French Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Saint Catherine Cem. The coexistence of natural water bodies like Gin Lake and Bordelon Lake alongside infrastructure like the United Gas Ln illustrates the mix of traditional bayou terrain and modern energy transit.