The Ouachita River carves a winding path through this corner of Louisiana, serving as a boundary for three parishes and a lifeline for the communities of Duty and Enterprise. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the low-lying river bottomlands, filled with features like Horseshoe Lake and Grass Bayou, and the elevated terrain of the Bayou Dan Hills to the west. Local genealogy is well-documented through a network of family and community burial grounds, including McSween Cem, Wyant Cem, and Lively Cem. The road network, featuring routes like the Duty-Ferry Rd and Columbia Harrisonburg Rd, reflects the historical transit patterns between the river landings and the upland settlements like Rosefield. This survey captures the rural character of the region where the Boeuf River meets the Ouachita, preserving the locations of remote homesteads and local landmarks such as Rocky Hill.
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1939 · Fort Necessity
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Columbia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Harrisonburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Olla
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000