2015 Map of Elm Grove

About this map

The Red River carves a complex, winding course through the alluvial landscape south of Shreveport in this 2015 survey. This environment is defined by its hydraulic history, where numerous oxbows and secondary waterways like Old River Lake, Flat River, and Prairie River trace former paths of the main channel. The map documents a string of small settlements and landings that grew from this river-based economy, including Elm Grove, Caspiana, and McDade. Evidence of the region’s agricultural roots remains visible in labels like White House Plantation Dr and the extensive Cannisnia Lake Basin. Transportation patterns are dictated by the terrain, with routes like Old Hwy 71 and various oilfield roads connecting disparate landings such as Youngs Point Landing and Gayles. Along the eastern edge, the landscape transitions toward the Cross Bayou and Raft Bayou systems, illustrating the dense network of wetlands that historically shaped commerce and settlement in Bossier Parish and Caddo Parish.